Bromeliad pups

Kermit · 03-09-2010, 08:41 PM

Hey everyone just wanted to get some info on how and when its ready to pull off the bromeliad pups? I think i messed up and pulled mine off to soon.

thanks

Socalsam · 03-10-2010, 10:45 PM

I like to remove my pups when they have about an inch of stock fromt he main stem. I cut them as close as i can to the main stem without cutting into it. Works for me.

Arizona Tropicals · 11-11-2010, 01:33 AM

Old post but I like to wait till they reach half the size of the mother plant.

Freebird11 · 09-15-2011, 05:15 AM

Tips:
The leafy crown of a pineapple is a puppy, and that can be removed and planted to start another plant.
Bromeliads only flower once - once the plant stops producing leaves and produces its flower, it will not start making leaves again.
New seedlings are produced, known as pups, which remain in the mother plant until they are large enough for the roots, and become an independent plant.
Puppies are usually, though not always, found near the base of the plant within the leaf sheath. The mother may sometimes survive a generation or two before finally dying.
Long lasting blooms bromeliads are normally 2 to 3 months.
It tolerates a wide range of light and temperature, which is ideal for indoors.
These plants bloom in a wide variety of colors and are easy to clean. Almost thrive on neglect.
They have very few insects or pests.

03-09-2010, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kermit Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Riverside California Posts: 43	Bromeliad pups Hey everyone just wanted to get some info on how and when its ready to pull off the bromeliad pups? I think i messed up and pulled mine off to soon. thanks

03-10-2010, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Socalsam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 431 Real Name: Sam Cavoulas	I like to remove my pups when they have about an inch of stock fromt he main stem. I cut them as close as i can to the main stem without cutting into it. Works for me. __________________ A few frogs.

11-11-2010, 01:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Arizona Tropicals Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 4 Real Name: Aaron Hammer	Old post but I like to wait till they reach half the size of the mother plant. __________________ Website: www.aztropicals.com Shop: www.shop.aztropicals.com

09-15-2011, 05:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Freebird11 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: canada Posts: 1 Real Name: Arline Ryan	Tips: The leafy crown of a pineapple is a puppy, and that can be removed and planted to start another plant. Bromeliads only flower once - once the plant stops producing leaves and produces its flower, it will not start making leaves again. New seedlings are produced, known as pups, which remain in the mother plant until they are large enough for the roots, and become an independent plant. Puppies are usually, though not always, found near the base of the plant within the leaf sheath. The mother may sometimes survive a generation or two before finally dying. Long lasting blooms bromeliads are normally 2 to 3 months. It tolerates a wide range of light and temperature, which is ideal for indoors. These plants bloom in a wide variety of colors and are easy to clean. Almost thrive on neglect. They have very few insects or pests. __________________ faux boxwood

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