Bromeliad Tree Mounting
Many Bromeliads can be tree mounted, the stoloniferous varieties such as miniature Neos being the most suitable.
Bromeliad Propagation
Propagation is usually done by the removal of offsets which are often called “pups” which can be cut or broken.
Light
It is important to find the right spot for the right Brom as the conditions required to get the best results vary from variety to variety.
Bromeliad Pests
Probably the only pests you will have to worry about with your Broms are various types of scale, the worst of which is “fly speck scale” which can be seen as small black spots over the leaves.
Bromeliad Fertilising
Bromeliads require very little fertilising but how much and how often is still a hotly discussed topic amongst growers!. Some varieties are able to take more feeding than others
Watering
Watering is the most important aspect of caring for your Bromeliad. Bromeliads take water through their leaves rather than through their root system.
Potting Bromeliads
Most Bromeliads, except for a few terrestrials, are either epiphytic or semi-epiphytic and can be tree mounted or potted. A Cymbidium orchid mix is most commonly recommended but they seem to do well in any medium provided it is very open and drains well. Pine barks are the basis for most mixes. The terrestrials (especially Cryptanthus) prefer a heavier mix e.g. a fern type mix, which will remain moist. Most Tillandsias need to be mounted on wood, rock, etc. but there are a few varieties that will do better if potted in a free draining open mix.
