Bromeliad care watering and soil

In general, common soils do not do well for bromeliads, but with so many varieties, soil conditions are different depending on the type of plant. It must be taken into account that in the so-called "terrestrial variety" (similar to pineapple) it is best to mix equal parts organic substrate for sowing and ordinary substrate, with a part of perlite or sand; the objective is to form a soil with a high degree of drainage because these bromeliads need more water than normal.

As with the soil, care depends on the type of bromeliad you are going to plant. However, if they are epiphytes or non-terrestrial, they must always be outdoors and in very bright places. Which does not mean that you have to give it direct sunlight; in fact, it suits them, except for a variety that grows in desert areas.

Nor does excess water favor them, which causes the roots to rot. You have to make sure that the soil always maintains a certain degree of humidity, which is what bromeliads need.

Bromeliads cannot stand frost and need temperatures between 20⁰C and 35⁰C. So in winter you should consider moving your plant to a room that has a lot of light and is warm.

Regarding the use of fertilizers, wait for your bromeliad to become an adult plant and never apply the fertilizer directly; keep in mind that these plants grow very slowly and that fertilizer will not influence their growth, apart from the fact that they do not absorb it as quickly as other plants. Try not to go overboard with the fertilizer as it has been observed that the leaves lengthen excessively and lose density, while the color of the leaves decreases.