I'm REALLY new to bromeliades. I was just gifted a GORGEOUS fuchsia one, & I'm soooo afraid of accidentally hurting her. In addition, I also just received ANOTHER gorgeous bromeliad. I just ordered two specific low pots with plenty of drainage and the special potting soil. My question is where should I place both of these GORGEOUS plants? I have been placing them both outside for a few hours in the morning- they seem to like that?🥰 They're just soooo beautiful. Please help me to not hurt them 🙏🏾 ❤
Hi Lee, Bromeliades are forest plants and do better in partial sun. They usually grow under trees in the forest where they get a bit of light (morning ) and shade. They will be fine.
@redsoilgardener Thank you for your background information. They both get "some sun" in their permanent spots and they both get a couple hours sunbathing on my morning patio. I'm keeping their water cups full. Plus I mist them once a day. Hopefully, they'll love their home.❤️🌿🪴🥀
My daughter and grandson brought a bromelaid home one day it had flowered. I have many plants that I love but not one of these exotic beauties. What a lovely surprise to find that they are so easy to care for. Mine has three pups( love the name) and I'm excited and ready to propagate. Thank you for a wonderful and informative lesson ❤
So nice to hear that. The beautiful thing about Bromeliads is that they gently look after themselves and then suddenly you notice their pups. Enjoy propagating them.
Alice, I have transplanted my Cana from my garden and put them in pots. They are growing but some of the leaves are turning brown. During the summer I get these bugs in the leaves > how can I prevent this, please.
Hi if the leaves are turning brown could be a result of the following. The soil is not well draining. or over watering or too little water. Check the leaves and see if you see a powdery residue. This could a result of a fungal infection called Rust. iI this is a case then you need to remove the leaves as once the Canna Rust gets to the crown you may loose your Canna. If it is severe then use Neem oil spray and spray the Canna at least once every two weeks. As with pests they do get attacked by a caterpillar known as the Leaf Roller. Check out our UA-cam episode on the Canna Rust and The leaf roller.
Hi Marco, the bromeliad are epiphtes and like orchids the don't really like to much water around their roots. In the forest, they collect moisture and nutrients through their leaves and the cup. Before you water the soil do the finger test and ensure soil is dry. Then water. And add a" little" water in the cup just to keep it moist.
Thank you for your tips. Love, peace and blessings from Rwanda ❤
Most welcomed, sending lots of greetings from Kenya.
A great lesson today. Thank you.
Hi Bertha, thanks for your support. I have a part 2 out next week on propagation of the Bromeliad plant
Thank you… 🪴🌺🪴
I live in South Florida and love them in my garden ❤️
Thanks for sharing. Mine have started having pups, so will soon propagate. Excited!
Thank u so much. Just got a flaming sword Brom. So beautiful
Hey Craig the flaming sword aren't they not so Majestic!
@Redsoil Gardener it's beautiful. Does that sword ever bloom or it always looks like that? How much should I water it?
Wow, who knew! Ty
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I'm REALLY new to bromeliades. I was just gifted a GORGEOUS fuchsia one, & I'm soooo afraid of accidentally hurting her. In addition, I also just received ANOTHER gorgeous bromeliad. I just ordered two specific low pots with plenty of drainage and the special potting soil.
My question is where should I place both of these GORGEOUS plants? I have been placing them both outside for a few hours in the morning- they seem to like that?🥰
They're just soooo beautiful. Please help me to not hurt them 🙏🏾 ❤
Hi Lee, Bromeliades are forest plants and do better in partial sun. They usually grow under trees in the forest where they get a bit of light (morning ) and shade. They will be fine.
@redsoilgardener Thank you for your background information. They both get "some sun" in their permanent spots and they both get a couple hours sunbathing on my morning patio. I'm keeping their water cups full. Plus I mist them once a day. Hopefully, they'll love their home.❤️🌿🪴🥀
Thank you for the great information! Very interesting!❤️
Hi Kay am glad you found the episode interesting.Thank you for the encouragement.
My daughter and grandson brought a bromelaid home one day it had flowered. I have many plants that I love but not one of these exotic beauties. What a lovely surprise to find that they are so easy to care for. Mine has three pups( love the name) and I'm excited and ready to propagate. Thank you for a wonderful and informative lesson ❤
So nice to hear that. The beautiful thing about Bromeliads is that they gently look after themselves and then suddenly you notice their pups. Enjoy propagating them.
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Alice, I have transplanted my Cana from my garden and put them in pots. They are growing but some of the leaves are turning brown. During the summer I get these bugs in the leaves > how can I prevent this, please.
Hi if the leaves are turning brown could be a result of the following. The soil is not well draining. or over watering or too little water. Check the leaves and see if you see a powdery residue. This could a result of a fungal infection called Rust. iI this is a case then you need to remove the leaves as once the Canna Rust gets to the crown you may loose your Canna. If it is severe then use Neem oil spray and spray the Canna at least once every two weeks. As with pests they do get attacked by a caterpillar known as the Leaf Roller. Check out our UA-cam episode on the Canna Rust and The leaf roller.
@@redsoilgardener Alice, thank you so much 😊 I'll let you know how they're doing!
Wait so are you saying I need to water inside the cup?
Hi Marco, the bromeliad are epiphtes and like orchids the don't really like to much water around their roots. In the forest, they collect moisture and nutrients through their leaves and the cup. Before you water the soil do the finger test and ensure soil is dry. Then water. And add a" little" water in the cup just to keep it moist.