How to identify bromeliads by their bracts, rosette tanks, and post-bloom pups.
Signature Features
Bromeliads form tank-like rosettes and present long-lasting colored bracts, while the true flowers are smaller and short-lived. After blooming, the mother rosette gradually fades and produces pups at the base.
How to Confirm
- Rosette shape and water-holding center.
- Bract color/shape and internal flower details.
- Pup formation and positioning.
Care Snapshot
Bright, indirect light; keep the central cup topped with clean water and flush regularly; free-draining mix; avoid overfertilizing.