- 1). Fill a plastic or clay container that has several drainage holes in the bottom with soil. Soil that is suitable for bromeliad plants should be light and able to drain easily, such as a mixture composed of equal parts perlite, peat moss and bark.
- 2). Add a controlled-release fertilizer to the soil before planting the bromeliad. This fertilizer gives the plant a regular, controlled release of nutrients to enhance growth.
- 3). Place the bromeliad plant into the prepared soil and cover the root ball lightly with soil. Do not pack down the soil. Place the container bromeliad on a bed of wet gravel that is 3 inches thick. The water evaporating from this bed of gravel will increase the humidity to an optimal level for strong growth.
- 4). Place the bromeliad plant in an area of the home that gets indirect light from a southern, eastern or western-facing window. Indirect lighting is sunshine that is reflected or filtered through windows. Make sure the plant does not get the direct rays of the sun, since this can kill bromeliads.
- 5). Give the bromeliad a constant supply of fresh air by placing a fan near the plant or opening a window to let in the clean air. Bromeliad plants that do not receive this constant supply of fresh air can become susceptible to insects and diseases.
- 6). Water the bromeliad plant thoroughly until the water runs out of the bottom of the container. Only water when the soil feels dry to the touch. Bromeliad plants can withstand long periods of drought, or neglect, but cannot withstand over-watering or waterlogged roots.
Taking care of bromeliad plants
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