You have a picture? That is the only way we could be specific.

Whatever kind it is, if it's been blooming since 5 months ago, the flower is surely finished now. Blooms don't last forever, and when it fades you just have to cut it off. It won't bloom again, but it should give you some pups that will produce flowers when they mature. That is the natural cycle of bromeliads.

Thanks! I cut the old flower off...how long till I see some pups??? There's nothing there right now. Are they supposed to be there?

It depends on what variety you have. Without a picture or at least a detailed description it's really hard to say.

okay...it's the kind with really long, thin, green leaves that are like blades. There were two flowers at the top. They were bright pink in color. It looks to me like it's the kind with "cups" that you could fill. The leaves are shaped so that when I spray water over it, the water collects at the base of each leaf. The pot it came in is very small (about 5-6 in) and the plant fans out very wide. Does this help??? Thanks so much!

could be this

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Nope...the leaves are much skinnier than that and the flower is smaller.

without a picture ID's are tough

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OKAY...I think I finally know what species it is...Guzmania species. I looked up all kinds online and this is the one it looks most like...now can anyone help me??? I cut off the dead flowers, but don't see anything underneath. Where should I be placing this plant??? Thanks so much for checking up on me. I'm learning so much.

It will start sending pups out, but not right away. I would put it aside and water it regularly. At some point it will offset.

Would the porch be better for this type or indoors near a window???

You don't say where you live, so I can't say yes or no about the porch. Someplace with bright indirect light, humidity, and not too cold (not lower than 40f at night, if possible into the 60's or better during the day). If it's indoors, you'll need to add humidity.

I live in Florida, so I'm thinking the porch would be okay??? or would indoors be better?