Hello Gardeners!
I have separated and re-potted my bromeliad pups about half a year ago.
Yesterday, i have taken them out of their pots to check on them, and found that one of them hasn't grown roots and has rotted from below (it wasn't visible in the leaves, which appeared to be alive?). But i also think that this plant hasn't really grown since i separated it from its parent plant.
The other pup, as far as i can tell, has grown a bit... but now i'm not sure how to tell whether it is still alive. This one has grown roots, but the root connecting the root network to the plant is rather thin...
As far as i'm informed, the roots are basically only for anchoring, and they take nutrition via their leaves... but i still am confused.
How fast do bromeliad pups grow once they are on their own?
How can i tell whether the plant is still alive? Would it go brown and wither? Is it definitely alive as long as the leaves are green?
it would be awesome if someone can give me more info. i can only find lots of info on general propagation, but not on "older" pups.
