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[INDOOR-GARDENING:434] RE: Bromelaids

I simply removed the parent plant from it's pot and checked out the plantlet for a root system.  If it had one (only 1 of 5 did) I popped the plantlet off very gently and made sure I got some roots with it.  Three of the four remaining plantlets popped off with minimal effort, but the last plantlet sprouted high on the stem and I had to cut this off with a very sharp knife.  I put the plantlets in regular potting soil in clay pots.  I put the parent plant back in the original pot, maintaining as much of the planting medium as possible.  I filled in what was lost, watered well, and returned it to the coffee table.  I am pleased to report that all are doing very well.

-----Original Message-----
From:	Gordon, Paula: CIPO [SMTP:Gordon.Paula@ic.gc.ca]
Sent:	Tuesday, May 11, 1999 5:01 AM
To:	smtp:indoor-gardening@prairien
Subject:	[INDOOR-GARDENING:433] Bromelaids

     I also have a Bromelaid.  I've had the plant for about two years.  
     When it first came to me, it was in bloom - this didn't last long.  I 
     water it approx. once a week, and mist it now and then.  Now it has 
     three plantlets, and I realize that I should detach them, but I'm not 
     certain as to how to go about this.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

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