How to draw offshoots

Dying mother plant gives birth to daughter plants

Characteristic of the fascinating Bromlia species is the floral swan song after its unique heyday. As the mother plant wilts, it invests all of its strength in growing cuttings as daughter plants. We owe this strategy ready-made mini bromeliads. In order for the children to turn into magnificent adult ornamental plants, the right time to separate them and proper care are essential. How to do it right:

• Place a faded bromeliad in a light, warm location
• Do not remove the withered inflorescence
• The previous care program with to water and Fertilize continue
• Include all side rungs on the base in the care

A daughter plant is only equipped for an independent existence when it has a rosette of leaves and its own roots. Furthermore, it should have reached a height of 10 cm. Ideally, a child will have reached half the height of the mother plant at the time of separation.

Separate and care for daughter plants properly - this is how it works

If the mini bromeliad fulfills the requirements for an independent plant life, separate it from the mother plant with a sharp, disinfected knife. After the cut surface has dried slightly, pot the daughter plant as follows:

• Fill a medium-sized nursery pot with drainage Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) and more sour Bromeliad
• Plant the rosette down to the lower leaf wreath
• Press on the substrate and water it
• Fill the small cistern with soft, room temperature water

During the first few weeks after separation, the focus of care is on high humidity. Put a transparent plastic bag over the nursery pot, using two wooden sticks as spacers to prevent direct contact with the small bromeliad. Keep the substrate slightly moist and fill the water level in funnel(€ 4.58 at Amazon *) regularly on. Every fourth water you add a liquid bromeliad fertilizer. When new leaves sprout, the hood has done its job.