Soil. Bromeliads grown indoors thrive in fast-draining potting soil that holds moisture but drains well. A mixture of two-thirds peat-based soil and one-third sand is often ideal. You can also use orchid mix, charcoal, or soilless potting mix.
Beside above, can you plant bromeliads in potting soil?
Terrestrial bromeliads, those that grow in the ground, will grow in any commercial potting or soil mix as long as the drainage is good. The epiphytic bromeliads, those that grow in trees, will grow in anything that has good aeration and drains well but still holds enough moisture to keep the exposed roots happy.
Then, what kind of potting soil do you plant succulents in?
Do bromeliads like acid soil?
Bromeliads prefer acidic mixes, and sphagnum moss will add acidity to your soil mix. These properties of sphagnum moss make it a perfect ingredient for Bromeliad mixes. Perlite will prevent the potting mixture from being too compact.
Do bromeliads need sun or shade?
In their natural habitats, bromeliads grow in the full range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade. Many bromeliads are quite tolerant, but the variegated plants will often become solid green if they are given too much shade.
Do bromeliads need special soil?
Bromeliads such as Cryptanthus and Dyckia need a soil that drains well, but also holds some moisture between watering. The soil mix for these types of plants is four parts peat moss, one part perlite, one part vermiculite, one part sharp sand and one part composted cow manure.
Do bromeliads need fertilizer?
Most bromeliads do not require fertilizer to thrive. However, there are some varieties that can benefit from regular, light feedings. Proving them with additional nutrition can help enhance flower production and foliage appearance.
Can I use Miracle Grow on bromeliads?
Plant bromeliads in Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix or Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix. Water by filling the cups in the centers of the plants. A month after planting, mist the leaves with Miracle-Gro® Ready-to-Use Orchid Plant Food Mist. Break off pups and root them to grow more bromeliads.
Do you water bromeliad soil?
Watering bromeliads is no different than any other houseplant care; check your houseplants regularly for their soil being dry. Most plants need water when they are dry unless they are a picky plant, in which case, you should have some sort of direction as to how to handle the watering.
