blushing bromeliad

For optimal growth, blushing bromeliads require regular watering. Generally, these plants need to be watered every 7-10 days. It is best to pour water into the cup or bowl-like structure (also known as the "tank") that forms at the center of the plant's foliage. This can be done using room temperature distilled or rain water. Allow the water to thoroughly drain from the tank, and never leave it sitting for long periods of time. Additionally, the plant will benefit from a weekly misting with a spray bottle filled with room temperature water.

The Blushing Bromeliad needs full to partial sun for optimal growth. For this plant species, the ideal sun exposure should be around 4 to 6 hours of bright filtered light daily, either through direct sunlight or indirect sunlight from a nearby window. The sun should be strongest during the morning and then should become more diffuse in the afternoon. If the bromeliad is placed in a spot that gets too much sun, the leaves may look burned and faded, while if the plant doesn’t get enough sunlight, the leaves can remain pale and can eventually rot away.

For a Blushing Bromeliad, it is recommended to prune the flower petals and thin out the foliage as the blooming season ends. Prune away any yellow, dead, or discolored foliage in order to encourage healthy growth. Pruning should be done about once a month for best results. In addition to regular pruning, the plant should also be repotted into a larger pot every three years. This will ensure that the nutrients in the soil are being replaced and that the roots have ample space to grow.