I have 3 varieties..solid green,,green and yellowish striped ,and 2-tone pink striped. all are in pots like plastic folgers cans...all have pups and are a year old since I bought them..they all are about the size of volley balls,including pups...when should I expect these to flower,,or should I be encouraging them with something? should I keep dividing these,,for the health of the plant? Im getting to believe Ill never see a flower! finally,,if I plant them outside this summer,,are these picky about being moved? any comments will be appreciated..thank-you
help 101 on bromeliads
A photo or a name would be of some help, so we know what your taking about.
these are bromelaids,the tag does not say what kind.. all they seem to do is grow..what can help them flower? more age ? keeping babies cut off? bone meal?? any help will be appreciated.
A photo from the top would help. Judging from the stolons and variegation, I'm guessing it's something like Neoregelia Fireball. These stoloniferous types are often grown in a hanging basket of sorts. If it's a Neo the flowers stay in the center on a short stalk. They are grown for the foliage although they oftern redden up when flowering. Look at www.bsi.org for cultural info.
Dave
THANK-YOU VERY MUCH FOR THAT LINK.. its exactly what I was needing..just to find out I have alot to learn..and experiment. I had NO comprehension on this plant at all..thanks again! dee
