Bromeliad Vriesea Espada Houseplant Pre-Potted Plant

Fertilizing & General Care

Houseplants can benefit from occasional fertilization during their active growing period, typically spring through summer. Use a fertilizer intended for indoor plants and follow the manufacturer's application directions. Fertilizing can generally be reduced or discontinued during periods of slower winter growth.

Remove yellowing, damaged, or spent foliage as needed to keep plants looking their best. Periodically turning the container can also help encourage more even growth as the plant naturally reaches toward its light source.

Leaves may occasionally be wiped gently with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and keep the foliage looking fresh.

Indoor Growing Tips

Every home provides slightly different growing conditions, so it may take a little time to find the ideal location and watering routine for your plant. Light levels, temperature, humidity, container size, and season can all affect how quickly a houseplant uses water and grows.

Watch the plant and soil rather than relying exclusively on a fixed watering schedule. Adjusting care based on the plant's environment will generally produce better results than watering on the same day each week.

When Your Plant Arrives

Your houseplant is a living plant, so some natural variation should be expected. Size, shape, fullness, leaf pattern, coloration, and overall appearance can vary from plant to plant and may also change throughout the growing season.

After shipping, give your plant some time to acclimate to its new environment. Place it in an appropriate location, check the soil moisture before watering, and allow the plant to adjust before making major changes such as repotting or fertilizing.