Bromeliad 'fireball' in Cement Low Bowl

LIGHT: Your Bromeliad prefers medium to bright indirect light. Insufficient light will cause growth to slow.

WATER: Bromeliads are unique in that you water the center of the plant instead of the soil. Keep the center of the plant filled with water at all times – up to halfway. Every few weeks, empty any water, rinse, and fill with fresh water. This helps prevent salt and mineral buildup. Only water the soil around once every month. When watering the soil, water until liquid flows through the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and discard any water that has accumulated in the saucer.

HUMIDITY: Your Bromeliad appreciates a humid environment. Mist often or use a pebble tray or humidifier.

TEMPERATURE: 60° – 80°

FERTILIZER: Bromeliads are similar to air plants in that they take in nutrients through their foliage. Use a foliar fertilizer spray on your Bromeliad 1-2 times a month during spring and summer. You can use a foliar spray made for orchids or air plants.

TOXICITY: Your Bromeliad is not known to be toxic to pets and humans, however, it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

ADDITIONAL CARE: Bromeliad leaves have special epidermal cellular structures called trichomes that absorb water and minerals from the leaf’s surface. These plants are mostly epiphytic in the wild, which means they grow on rocks and trees, so these trichomes are pretty important. You’ll notice these as waxy white deposits on your plant’s leaves. There’s no need to remove this coating; just let nature do its thing!