How to grow new plants

Short life calls for replacement

After about 2-3 years the life of this bromeliad will come to an end. It blooms, fades and then dies completely. If the vacated space is to be occupied again with this type of bromeliad, you must ask yourself the question of reproduction in good time.

An easy and a difficult method

There are two ways to propagate this type of bromeliad:

• the arduous path of seed multiplication,
• and the easy way over Kindel

The two methods of propagation are described in more detail below.

Propagation from seeds

The hybrid varieties that are widespread in our country cannot be propagated using seeds. The real Guzmania, on the other hand, provides us with useful seeds. But that happens at home sowing as tedious and demanding. So germination is only possible from a soil temperature of at least. 25 ° C possible. Even after that, the young plants must be offered constant living conditions for a full three years. This includes moist air and a temperature minimum of 22 ° C.

The seeds, whether from your own plant or from specialist shops, must be sown as soon as possible, because the seeds do not remain viable for long. The best time to sow is spring.

Multiplication by Kindel

The increase by Kindel is much easier to implement. After blooming, the plant itself drives small daughter plants to the side, which can lead an independent existence after separation.

• Carefully cut off the Kindel from the mother plant
• plant in light, nutrient-rich soil
• cover with a large glass
• alternatively cover with translucent film
• place warm and partially shaded
• ideal floor temperature is 25 ° C
• Economical at the beginning to water

Optimal time

Let the offshoots on the mother plant for as long as possible. This makes them more resilient and bloom faster after separation. It is recommended that the Kindel be about half the size of the mother plant when planted. You will preferably get your own pot in spring.