A recently planted crape myrtle has developed a sooty-looking mildew. What should we do to protect the remaining leaves?
If the pot is big enough, you can allow the new shoots to continue growth around the mother plant. This bromeliad grows well in a cluster, and a number of shoots flowering at the same time adds to its beauty. Move the plant to a bigger pot when necessary. You can also form new plants from the pups, but wait until they are 6 – 8″ tall, and then snap them from the mother plant.
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