Found this bromeliad in a ditch (happens a lot)

[LakeArenal]

They are huge and don’t want I falling on you or car.


Stuck it in a pot with nothing.
Today I see it’s gonna bloom.

Can’t wait to see what color!!!

[2naSalit]

1. Interesting...

It seems they only bloom once and only live about five years. The bloom does last for months, though. They say it can last from 3 - 6 months.

[efhmc]

2. But they have side shoots that can be divided and planted.

At least mine do.
Pineapples are bromeliads.

[2naSalit]

3. I read a brief...

Informational about them after reading the post. From what it said, the plant, after blooming, puts all its energy into reproduction, the result being "pups" that plant themselves, I guess? By maybe falling off or sending out trailers. I don't know anything about pineapples but it's an interesting point about their relationship that I also did not know!