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title: "One of my bromeliads has started growing pups. I’ve read that they…"
description: "One of my bromeliads has started growing pups. I’ve read that they only get as big as the mother. So how does one get bigger bromeliads? Do they just have to…"
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# One of my bromeliads has started growing pups. I’ve read that they…

_Geplaatst door Dalton Gallagher op 2025-07-21_

One of my bromeliads has started growing pups. I’ve read that they only get as big as the mother. So how does one get bigger bromeliads? Do they just have to be bought large?

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## 2 reacties

### Wolfen 🐺 reageerde op 2025-07-21

I think that's kind of a misnomer. Technically true, but only because the Brom is going to top out at size for its particular species. So is there a possibility that the pup can grow larger than the mother? Yes, but generally only if there was something stunting her growth.

#### Wolfen 🐺 antwoordde op 2025-07-21

If you want larger brom, you'll need to buy species that grow larger

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