Tropicals & Tender Perennials: treated timber effects on bromeliads, 0 by weed_woman

weed_woman wrote:
Did you know that treated timber (containing copper) can damage your broms if water drips from it onto, or into your broms?
This one nearly passed away, but if you get it at the first signs of yellowing, tip out the water and move it from under the timber, and only water the soil, it might survive.

The damage begins as pale or yellowing areas on the leaf, but can get a secondary infection of either bacteria, or fungus. If you see black greasy spots, or soft rotting areas, remove these with scissors, so that it does not spread.
Apparently, galvanised steel can also damage your broms, so it's something to be aware of.
Sue