Bromeliad Care Tips

The Bromeliad is an exotic plant That can give your home or office a distinctive tropical flair. With its vibrant colors, the Bromeliad is a real eye-catcher. To ensure your Bromeliad stays healthy, follow these essential care tips from the experts at The Green Bottle Garden. Did you know that Bromeliads also come in glass bottles? Discover the Bottle Bromeliad here.

1. Location and light requirements of bromeliads

The right location is crucial for the well-being of your Bromeliad. Place your plant in a spot with bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can damage the leaves, so avoid it as much as possible. A spot near an east- or west-facing window is ideal, where the plant can receive soft morning or evening light.

2. Watering a bromeliad

Bromeliads have unique watering needs. Unlike many other plants, bromeliads are watered through their central calyx (the "tank") and their roots. Follow these tips for optimal watering:

- Cup: Fill the cup with water and change it regularly to prevent the water from stagnating and rotting.

- Soil: Keep the potting soil slightly moist, but not soaked. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Preferably use rainwater to prevent limescale deposits, which can be harmful to the plant.

3. Humidity

Bromeliads thrive in high temperatures. Try to maintain a humidity of around 60-70%. You can achieve this by:

- Spray the plant regularly with a plant sprayer.

- Place a humidifier in the room.

- Place the plant on a saucer with water and pebbles (ensuring the pot isn't directly in the water). In our bottles, the plant is already placed on pebbles, making it easier to water.

4. Nutrition

Although Bromeliads don't require much fertilizer, you can feed them monthly during the growing season (spring and summer) with half a dose of liquid houseplant fertilizer. Add the fertilizer to the water in the basement or use a spray bottle to spray it onto the leaves.

5. Bromeliad plant maintenance

A healthy Bromeliad requires minimal maintenance:

• Pruning: Remove dead or yellowed leaves to keep the plant looking neat. You can prune the bromeliad with shears, but you can also easily pull out the leaves of the vriesea or guzmania.

6. Bromeliad Plant Cuttings

• Pups: Bromeliads often produce "pups," also known as suckers. Once these enormous shoots reach about half the size of the mother plant, you can carefully remove them and plant them in separate pots to grow new plants.

Propagating a Bromeliad is easy and fun. After flowering, the plant produces small new shoots. When these pups are about 5 to 10 centimeters long , you can carefully separate them from the mother plant. Gently pull them out of the Bromeliad and place them in an airy, slightly moist substrate. With a little patience, they will grow into new, strong plants.

7. Solving Bromeliad Problems

- Brown leaf edges can indicate too little or too much direct sunlight.

Rot: If the water in the cup remains untreated, it can lead to rot. Make sure you change the water regularly and keep the cup clean. Need a hoe? Place a paper towel in the basement and soak it up. This makes changing the water easy.

By following these care tips, you can enjoy a healthy and beautiful Bromeliad. Whether you choose a traditional pot or a modern bottle, The Green Bottle Garden has everything you need to keep your plants happy.

Good luck with your Bromeliad!

Bromeliad Species | At the Green Bottle Garden

At The Green Bottle Garden, we work with carefully selected mini bromeliads , which we incorporate into ceramics, bottles, or vases. Each variety has its own unique character and appearance, making each creation unique.

One of our most famous designs is the Bottle Bromelia S – an open terrarium featuring Tillandsia Cyanea . This species is beloved for its vibrant colors and elegant shape, which fits perfectly into our naturalistic compositions.

We often use Guzmania Fairy , Guzmania Ice Cream , or Vriesea Christiana in other bottles or vases. Thanks to their playful shapes and bright color contrasts, each Bromeliad truly shines in the Bromeliad Bottle Garden .

Do you want a Bromeliad in glass or a Bromeliad in a vase? View the collection.

Click here for the Bromeliad collection