Question
I have a beautiful bromeliad about 6 years old. It has bloomed twice but now the "mother" plant has 2 offshoots growing on each side. How do I separate them? or should I bring it in for that process? Would have to use heavy duty gloves because of the spiney leaves.
Bobbi
Burlingame
Answer
Next spring would be the ideal time to separate the pups from the mother plant. You want them to get a good vase shape before removing. Those spiny Bromeliads can do some damage so gloves will be necessary. The best way to remove the pups is with a small pruning saw, hacksaw or very sharp pair of pruners. Cut the pups below the soil line as close to the base of the mother as possible. You may have to take the whole group out of the container to do this easily. The pups may or may not have formed their own roots yet but will, soon enough, after being potted in their own containers.
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