Guzmania (Bromeliad) Care: Fading Flowers and Pups

Your rescued Guzmanias are bromeliads. They flower once (3 months), then the mother plant slowly dies while producing pups (offsets) at the base.

Central Cup Myth

Don't keep water in the cup indoors—stagnant water rots leaves. Water the soil instead. Roots supply moisture.

Current Situation

• Cracked cup = mother plant declining (normal).
• Curling/browning leaves = end of life cycle.
• If no healthy pups, discard plant.
• If pups exist: cut back mother, give pups bright light, water when soil half-dry.

Pup Care

Pups take 1–3 years to flower. Keep in small pots. Bright light, not direct sun. Water soil, not cup.

Enjoy the flower while it lasts. The pups are the future.