Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Needing assistance with Bromeliad maintenance..., 3 by podster

podster wrote:
Well, it is time for an update. I did not separate the two plants.

A week ago I moved the bromeliads into the greenhouse to acclimate them for winter.

This plant was accidently handled roughly while relocating it.

The second day in the GH, I noticed a tiny pup forming.

At this point, I put up the shade cloth to keep the broms from sunburning.

Tonight, six days after moving them into their winter home, I found a bud forming.

I think (to improve the overall appearance) I will simply cut off the leaves of the dying plant.

Any thoughts if that will harm it?