Hi Sander, Gonzer is right, those little grass pups are slow, much, much slower than "normal" Bromeliad pups. However, on plants like Alc imperialis, the grass pups are all you get, as the plant does not produce normal pups after it flowers. If you treat them like seedlings, then you can successfully grow them on. I have found that if they are removed when about 5cm tall, or larger, and they are very carefully removed to ensure you get all of the base, then your chances of success are good. Also, if you can provide them with bottom heat, and humidity, they will produce roots within a couple of months, and can then be treated like normal plants & potted up. I would guess your terririum would be a good enviroment to try growing a few grass pups.

Dot, those are awesome - every one of them. I don't think I have seen SI before and I really love it, love it, love it. All of the others are incredibly breathtaking as well. How excited you must be every day to see what is blooming. I must say that you should be VERY proud of your seedling. What a wonderful form and edge, especially considering how young it is. Terrific job! Definitely a keeper if one judges on bloom alone. Thanks for sharing. Ann

THANK YOU ALL for your great comments...I always appreciate your input! To answer questions: RENA, Pumpkin Time was only 3 fans and came from a northern grower so they were kinda small and I didn't expect much this year. I kept thinking it had run out of buds but then every time I looked at it there were MORE on those scrawny scapes...haha. FLOOTA, I have seen Richard Greyfus before on your blogs & of course that he looks like my beloved Zeus made me fall in love with him. He is a handsome boy. Yes, Zeus is a Russian Blue. He is so intelligent and loving that I do not think of him as a cat at all but my 4th child. He is very, very spoiled and deserves every bit of it...LOL. AVEDON, so sorry about your Mom and we will miss you here. I wish you had internet there so that we could keep in touch. My best to you. MARYL, love the beautiful Bonita! Once again, thanks to each & EVERY ONE of you. Celeste

polly the best part is he is still puzzled about the "parts" he missed so I think we will have to watch it together ! He is STILL talking tonight about what a "sweet" movie it is... Sue I am glad I was busy and then asleep as I KNOW I would have done the same thing. We will have to have a rerun LOL. c