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Sun Damage

18 years ago

I just got a bromeliad and I planted it in a clay pot and placed it on my front porch. This area gets some sun and not much circulation. After 2 days of being out there I noticed my leaves have turned brown as if they were burned in spots. Will this go away or is my plant damaged for good? I have since moved it inside by a window.

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LisaCLV
18 years ago
Once a leaf becomes sunburned, that damage is there to stay. If it's not too mature it may eventually put out enough new leaves to minimize the overall impact, but if it's blooming already you'll just have to wait for it to produce pups (offsets) to get a fresh start.

Do you know what kind you have? Some bromeliads are shade-loving, while others can take quite a bit of sun. It just depends on the variety and also what conditions it was grown under before you got it. A picture would help.
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