Watering Bromeliads
Can/Should you bottom water bromeliads? I know they say to water at like the stem, & the water kinda pools where the leaves branch out, & that's nature's design. But, I'm used to bottom watering my plants, & I'm just not sure if I should continue that with Dusty Rose, or not. I'd also hate to begin worrying about fungus gnats π #bromeliad #water #bottomwatering #happyplants #question #planttherapy #pinkquill #pinkquillplant #gnatproblem

2ft to light, direct

6β pot with drainage

Last watered 2 years ago
Bromeliads are basically air plants, some say to soak them, @sarahsalith is correct, you need to keep water the cup in the center of the plant, that's the only way I've ever watered my bromeliads. It's best to use only distilled water or rain water. You can use purified by reverse osmosis water also. Happy growing πΏπ±π
Unfortunately I have lost mine from overwatering. I wish I had followed the advice as @Sassylimey @saatwood and @sarahsalith had mentioned and only watering the cups.
@Ailysa I agree with both @sarahsalith and @Sassylimey they both have great ideas as always. πππππ±π± @saatwood
@Gordo I'm sorry you lost your bromeliads π₯Ή
I hope you get more and have great success growing them. πΏπ They're amazing plants π
I hope you get more and have great success growing them. πΏπ They're amazing plants π
@KikiGoldblatt thank you, you're also great with help and advice, I appreciate you π₯°ππ―
@Gordo what does watering the cups mean? I just got one as a gift and I want to make sure I water it correctly. Thanks!
@Gingyhouse the cup is where the new growth comes from. It is at the center of the plant and this in nature holds water.