Bromeliad (Guzmania) division propagation tutorial, methods and steps explained in detail

Guzmania, as its name suggests, symbolizes “great fortune and rising step by step,” and is a flowering plant that represents good luck. Because Guzmania's flowers are large and eye-catching, it is very suitable for growing as a potted plant at home, adding a great deal of peaceful festive atmosphere during the holidays.

Guzmania often blooms only once in its entire lifetime, but people often try every possible way to make the lovely flowers bloom longer, which places new demands on cultivation methods. In fact, the simplest and most direct way to keep Guzmania blooming continuously is to constantly cultivate new plants, and this process can be completed through division propagation.

So, how do you divide Guzmania? Below, the editor shares the Guzmania division tutorial with everyone, hoping to be of help.

1. Timing of division

After Guzmania blooms, many new shoots will sprout from the base of the mother plant. After the flowers fade, these new shoots can be used for division. Division is best carried out in April each year, and it is only suitable for division when the tiller shoots have grown more than 6 leaves.

2. Removing the mother plant from the pot

Before division, remove the mother plant from the flower pot, then twist off the new shoots from the base of the mother plant or cut them off cleanly with scissors, keeping the cut surface smooth.

3. Wound treatment

After cutting the young shoots from the mother plant, the wounds created need to be disinfected and sterilized. You can promptly apply some plant ash to the wounds, then place them in a cool, ventilated place to let the wounds dry.

4. Planting the young plants

After preparing the flower pot and growing medium, simply plant the wound-treated young plants directly into the pot. After potting, do not water them directly; just spray a small amount of water on the leaves and the potting soil once.

5. Care and management

After the young plants are potted, place them in a cool, ventilated environment for care and management. As long as they are cared for properly, roots can sprout in about 20 days, and they can bloom after another 1-3 years.