New Bromeliad Fading: Light & Lifecycle Issues

Your 2-week-old bromeliad showing pale leaves and light brown spots likely has two issues:

Diagnosis

Move to east windowsill with drapes open all day.
Identify species: Email photo or browse BSI Genera Gallery.
Water correctly: Keep central cup filled (rain/distilled water), flush weekly. Soil barely moist.
No fertilizer until ID confirmed and plant stabilized.

Mother plant dies after blooming but produces pups at base. Those are your future plants.

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Plants

Symptom	Cause
Pale green leaves	Insufficient light—needs bright indirect, ideally on east windowsill all day
Light brown spots	Natural aging—plant was likely in bloom for weeks before purchase. Bloom lasts 3–6 months.