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title: "Bromeliad is looking kinda “dull” I water when soil is becoming dry,…"
description: "Bromeliad is looking kinda “dull” I water when soil is becoming dry, as well as keep the leaves holding water. Could the dark spots on the leaves mean I have…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Meekies"
published: "2025-11-13T15:36:42.583631Z"
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# Bromeliad is looking kinda “dull” I water when soil is becoming dry,…

_Posted by Meekies on 2025-11-13_

Bromeliad is looking kinda “dull”

I water when soil is becoming dry, as well as keep the leaves holding water. Could the dark spots on the leaves mean I have it too close to the window?

I feel like it is deteriorating.. or is this normal growth patterns?

Any advice, suggestions, opinions are greatly appreciated.

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## 2 comments

### 9s commented on 2025-11-13

The flower is just lived out its time. Blooming takes a lot of energy so it won’t last forever. Once that bloom browns, you’ll have to cut it and then wait for it to grow a baby

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-14

These are short-lived by nature. Watch for new pups on the sides and focus your care on those as the adult plant fades

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