The offshoots of Guzmania cannot be overlooked. Because the side shoots nestle closely to the mother plant. They look like them, only lower and without the red bracts. Just like little daughters. When the large Guzmania withers and dries up, they have to grow up.
How do you propagate Guzmania cuttings?
To successfully propagate Guzmania offshoots, carefully separate the children in the spring when they are halfway up the mother plant. Plant them individually in potting soil enriched with orchid soil and cover with glass or foil. Keep it warm and partially shaded.
Propagation time
Look forward to discovering little children on your Guzmania. They allow you to propagate easily, but leave them on for now.
- the children should increase in height
- half the height of the mother is ideal
- detach in spring
Tip
The longer you leave the small children on the mother plant, the more resistance they develop and the sooner they will bloom after being separated.
Planting soil
Normal potting soil is not 100% suitable for this tropical plant. But it is a good basis. Enhance them with loose material. The easiest way to do it is with a little commercially available orchid soil.
Planting
- In the first step, carefully separate the offshoot from the mother plant. If necessary, remove them from the pot first.
- Fill a small pot with the prepared potting mix.
- Plant the offshoot in it. If you have several offshoots, give each offshoot its own pot.
- Cover the plant with a large glass or alternatively with translucent foil.
- Place the pot in partial shade and warm. It is ideal if the temperature is at least 25 °C. The plant must not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Care
Water the young plant sparingly after planting. Your roots shouldn't be too wet. She can also receive some fertilizer, but in small doses and only together with irrigation water.
It is only after about four months that the young plant is well rooted and mature enough to be treated like a full-grown Guzmania. However, you will have to wait another two years until flowering. At this time, the new Guzmania itself will drive out Kindel, knowing that its end is also approaching soon.
