Question From:
Ksenia in South Yarra, South Yarra VIC
Nature of problem:
wilting bract
Type of Plant (if known):
aechmea bromeliad
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
wilting bract
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
not sure – from nursery
How often do you water the plant:
nearly every day
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
not in direct sunlight; near balcony door so indirect light all day
What type of plant is it:
aechmea bromeliad
How long since you planted it:
a month
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
indoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
moved its position to get more indirect light indoors
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Other Comments:
i have an aechmea bromeliad which i bought when in was flowering a month or so ago. the bract looks as though it has come to the end of it’s flowering life – it has turned brown and started to thin. can i cut it off or pull it out?
Answer: Hi Ksenia, The fllower stem can be cut off or left – whichever suits you. Don
