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Re: bromaliad

>Hope I spelled that right.

Bromeliad <- note the e. Obviously, however, we understand what you mean.

>anyway, I have one I bought at the begining of September and it has a bloom
>stalk on it that was there when I bought it, but so far it hasnt opened. Im
>wondering if I should wait and see if it will open or cut it off, or if there
>is something I can do to help it open.

Don't cut it off - bromeliads are monocarps: The plant flowers once, then
dies. You cut the flower stem, it won't make another. The plant will make
pups, however.

Patience will win here. Many plants will suspend activity when subjected to
a serious environmental change. Support the plant with adequate humidity,
keep the vase the leaves make filled with CLEAN water, keep the potting
material slightly moist, and the chances are it will start again.

As an aside, many bromeliads are canopy plants, they need substantial
amounts of light and fresh air, as well as humidity. Others populate
hillsides, but usually are exposed to some sun. Others are forest floor
plants. Finally, some hail from the deserts (Hectia species).
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