In the care program for a bromeliad, cutting is only the focus when it comes to vegetative propagation. Even the withered flowers cannot be cut, as they only thrive once and the plant then dies. We will be happy to explain to you when and how to professionally cut the flowering and decorative foliage plants.
Dried leaves on the bromeliad can be easily plucked out
Every side shoot is a clone - How to prune it properly
The vast majority of bromeliad species develop side shoots during and after flowering. These grow from the base and have exactly the same glorious attributes of the mother plant. If such a child has developed its own leaf rosette and reached a height of at least 10 cm, you can cut it off. How to do it right:
- Sharpen a knife and disinfect with strong alcohol
- Cut off the mature offshoot together with the roots and rosette of leaves
- Allow the cut to dry for 1 to 2 hours
Pot the Kindel in a lime-free, crumbly substrate. Pour some soft, room-warm water into the small rosette and also moisten the soil. By putting a transparent hood over the growing pot, a warm, humid microclimate is created that promotes rooting.
Dried leaves - Better to pluck than to cut
It is part of the normal growth process that a leaf on a bromeliad occasionally withers and dries up. Since the cut involves the risk of infection or pest infestation, the knife is out of the question in this case. Wait until the plant releases the dead foliage on its own. The leaf can be plucked out or peeled off with a slight pull.
tips
Peel a ripe pineapple for the fruity-sweet pleasure, first cut off the top of the leaf with a bit of the flesh. The green crown of leaves is far too good to be disposed of in the compost. Remove the lower leaves and the pulp around the stalk. Potted in lime-free substrate, there is a good chance that a young pineapple plant will develop in the warm, bright location.