How to Care for Bromeliaceae spp.

Korean name: 브로멜리아드

This plant features vibrant, long-lasting bracts native to tropical rainforests. It has a unique watering method where water is filled in the central cup.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Tropical Central and South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: tropical, vibrant color, long-lasting flower, cup watering

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light
• Watering: Fill the central cup with water and keep the soil dry.
• Soil: Well-draining orchid mix
• Humidity: Above 50%
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Diluted fertilizer once a month from spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Bromeliaceae spp.?

Fill the central cup with water and keep the soil dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Bromeliaceae spp.?

It likes Bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining orchid mix.

Is Bromeliaceae spp. safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Bromeliaceae spp. good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Above 50%. Fertilise Diluted fertilizer once a month from spring to summer.