CARE of Bromelia:

In the wild, Bromelia grows in the tropical rainforests of South America. Here they are mainly kept as a houseplant, best in a light warm place (+20°C) with high humidity such as kitchens or bathrooms. Avoid direct sunlight.

Form long narrow stiff leaves and flower with colored bracts. They bloom all summer long.

After flowering, the plant dies but does make new shoots. The potting soil should normally be moist but well permeable and certainly not wet. Make sure there is water in the tube, but not in winter when the plant is cooler (15°C)

Nice to know: In the wild, the Bromeliad feeds on rainwater, fallen leaves and bird droppings. The plant collects all these things in the rosette, which creates a reservoir full of nutrients. Not only the Bromeliad feeds on this, animals also use this water storage. Birds, monkeys, frogs and other insects like to take a sip from it. The plant is especially indispensable for the poison frog. They use the water in the tube of the plant to deposit their frogspawn and thus reproduce.

Extra information:

Pot size: P12

Approximately the purchase height of the plant: +- 30cm

The ideal temperature for the plant: 15°C - 25°C

Watering: 1x a week

Location: Lots of light and/or partial shade

Plant food: 1x per month

Not suitable for human consumption, but suitable for frogs, insects and birds.

Every plant grows and blooms in its own way and will differ per season and per plant.
The plant shown may differ in shape from that purchased in the store or webshop.