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Signs that a Bromeliad Is Thirsty
Signs that a Bromeliad Is Thirsty. Bromeliads are hardy plants that are relatively easy to care for, indoors or out. Unlike most plants, they require very little water and could die from excessive watering. However, there is a fine balance between the plant having just enough water and being dehydrated. Bromeliad enthusiasts watch their plants...
Bromeliads are hardy plants that are relatively easy to care for, indoors or out. Unlike most plants, they require very little water and could die from excessive watering. However, there is a fine balance between the plant having just enough water and being dehydrated. Bromeliad enthusiasts watch their plants carefully to determine the best time to provide more water. Bromeliads are available in a variety of colors.
Dry Soil
When a bromeliad plant is potted, the condition of its soil is a reliable indicator of its need for moisture. Bromeliads have enough water when the soil is moist but they must receive more water when it is dry to the touch.
Dry Center Cup
Overlapping leaves of the bromeliad form a tank in the middle of the plant. This tank, which is sometimes referred to as a cup, must be kept filled with water for the plant's nourishment. A dry tank indicates a thirsty plant.
Brown Leaf Tips
When the bromeliad is dehydrated, its leaf tips begin to turn brown, according to the Bromeliad Society International. This will occur when both the potting soil and the tank are dry.
Rolled Leaf
A thirsty bromeliad will curl its leaves inward when the environment is dry. Indoor bromeliads react negatively to a humidity level that is less than 50 percent, according to Barbara Pleasant in "The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More than 160 Indoor Plants."
