Costa Farms Bromeliad Live Indoor Plant, 6-inch Recyclable Planter — Vibrant Long-Lasting Bloom, Easy Care

Costa Farms Bromeliad is a low-maintenance, flowering indoor plant that delivers long-lasting color and modern style for homes and offices.

This striking bromeliad arrives potted in a lightweight 6-inch recyclable planter and ships fresh from Costa Farms. Each plant features a vibrant, long-lasting bract that contrasts with strap-like green foliage; growers select a color assortment at shipping, including vivid reds, sunny yellows, and deep purples. The plant measures approximately 20 inches tall from pot base to tip at shipping and is slow-growing and hardy in warm indoor environments (USDA Zones 9–11). Because the decorative planter does not include drainage holes, care guidelines are adjusted to prevent overwatering.

How should I water and where should I place my bromeliad?

Bromeliads prefer bright, indirect light—an east or west-facing window is ideal—and moderate watering. Allow the topsoil to dry between waterings and always ensure excess water can drain away; avoid letting the plant sit in soggy soil.

• Water roughly once a week, adjusting for humidity and indoor temperature.
• If pot has no holes, use about half a cup of water and monitor soil moisture.
• Keep near a bright window but out of harsh direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
• Do not let the plant remain standing in pooled water.

What happens when the bloom fades and how can I grow more plants?

After the central bloom fades, the mother plant naturally slows and eventually declines, but it produces pups—small offsets—around its base. You can separate and grow pups to propagate new bromeliads once they are a few inches tall and have developed roots.

• Wait until pups are at least one-third the size of the mother plant before separating.
• Gently remove the pup with clean hands or a sterile tool and pot in fresh soil.
• Keep new plants in bright, indirect light and water sparingly until established.
• Repot into a slightly larger container when roots fill the current pot.

What size and materials come with the plant, and is shipping safe?

The bromeliad ships about 20 inches tall in a 6-inch decorative planter made from 100% recyclable #5 material; this container is intentionally hole-free to reduce spillage during transit. Costa Farms hand-packages plants to minimize stress and damage, but delivery restrictions apply to certain states and territories.

• Ships in a lightweight, recyclable 6-inch decor pot without drainage holes.
• Packaged carefully by growers and shipped fresh from Costa Farms.
• Not available to AK, AZ, CA, GU, HI due to shipping limitations.
• Look for "ships from & sold by" Costa Farms to ensure authenticity.

How do I keep my bromeliad healthy long-term and when should I fertilize?

Bromeliads are slow growers that benefit from occasional feeding and good light. Use a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer during the growing season and repot only when the plant becomes root-bound or gives multiple pups.

• Apply a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer, following package directions.
• Repot into a slightly larger container with fresh soil when roots crowd the pot.
• Avoid overwatering; maintain moderate humidity and good air circulation.
• Keep plants out of reach of children and pets; not for consumption.

Who is this for? The Costa Farms Bromeliad suits anyone wanting an easy-care, decorative houseplant that adds a bold pop of color—ideal for apartment dwellers, office settings, or as a thoughtful gift. It’s especially good for buyers who want a long-lasting bloom without high maintenance, those who enjoy propagating new plants from pups, and people seeking a modern, tropical accent in living rooms, kitchens, or workspaces. Note shipping restrictions and choose sellers listed as both sold and shipped by Costa Farms to ensure you receive an authentic, healthy plant.