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Fred Naumann
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I'm a freelance writer and editor living and working in Chicago. I create web content, marketing copy, weird fiction, and sketch comedy. Ever since I was a little kid working in the garden with my mother and grandmother, I've loved helping green things grow.
Bromeliad Bloom Problems: Is My Plant Sick?
Bromeliad blooms are a special breed. They’re often huge and intensely colorful, and they can stay fresh and beautiful for months. Despite their long lifespan, though, these flowers can sometimes…
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4 Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Bromeliad
Does your Bromeliad need more living space? It’s not always clear when you need to move these slow-growing, shallow-rooted plants to new containers. They can often persist in the same…
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How and When to Prune Your Bromeliad Houseplant
It’s not always obvious when you should prune a houseplant, especially a relatively slow-growing type like a Bromeliad. Do you need to trim its leaves regularly, or can you leave…
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Bromeliad Blooms 101: Everything You Need to Know About Bromeliad Flowers
For many houseplant owners, the biggest selling point of Bromeliads is the glorious displays they produce while flowering. Their inflorescences can last for months, filling your home with a riot…
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What’s Wrong With My Bromeliad? Solving the 7 Most Common Bromeliad Problems
What’s troubling your Bromeliad? Figuring out the answer may require a little detective work. Caring for houseplants is a little like caring for babies or pets: you might know that…
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Do Bromeliads Need Humidity and Misting? How Much and How Often?
Growing Bromeliads can feel like transplanting a piece of the jungle into your home. Yet chances are that your living space is nowhere near as damp as the actual jungle.…
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7 Reasons Why Your Bromeliad Isn’t Growing
With the right care, Bromeliads can grow to impressive sizes. So why does yours seem so shrimpy? There are a few possible reasons why your Bromeliad isn’t growing, depending on…
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How Many Types of Bromeliads Are There? Which Ones are Common or Rare?
Many people’s first introduction to Bromeliads is a display in a grocery or home improvement store. These collections usually include, at most, a handful of different species. But if you’re…
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Common Bromeliad Pests and What to Do About Them
Is your beloved Bromeliad suffering damage from invading pests? Like just about any houseplant, these long-leafed beauties can be plagued by a variety of insects and arthropods. This article will…
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Can You Grow a Bromeliad Outdoors? How to Help Yours Live and Thrive
Bromeliads make superb houseplants, but can they make good additions to an outdoor garden as well? The answer will vary based on where you live and which cultivar you’re growing.…
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