Bromelia balansae
Taxonomy
Bromelia balansae
Bromelia
Bromeliaceae
Poales
How to care for Bromelia balansae
How often to water your Bromelia balansae
Bromelia balansae needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for None in your home
Bromelia balansae love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bromelia balansae does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Bromelia balansae
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bromelia balansae after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bromelia balansae
Bromelia balansae
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.