Bromeliads require minimal care and can be used in the landscape in the frost-free areas of the state. Bromeliads tolerate a wide range of light intensities, including low light, for long periods without ill effects. The following characteristics are helpful in selecting a spot for a particular plant. Generally, bromeliad species with hard, thick, gray, gray-green or fuzzy foliage withstand the highest light levels, while species with soft, green, thin leaves grow best under lower light levels.

Bromeliads are extremely tolerant of low-moisture conditions and will survive prolonged periods of drought. Most of the problems encountered with bromeliads are usually associated with rot caused by overwatering. The sandy soils of Florida are usually well drained and good for growing bromeliads.

Actively growing bromeliads respond to light applications of fertilizer during the growing season. A slow release fertilizer applied 1 or 2 times a year to outdoor plants will suffice. During the winter months, or under conditions of low light, they require little or no fertilizer.

Bromeliads slowly die over a period of a year or two after flowering. However, several pups usually develop during the flowering cycle and emerge from the soil near the mother plant. Pups can be separated from the mother plant after they have developed a small rosette of leaves similar to the mother plant. To remove a pup, use a serrated knife, pruning shears or small saw.

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