Hi everyone! I have 2 Bromeliades that seem to be "loose" in the soil at the base. They both seem to be healthy and happy, tho they haven't grown like I thought they would. So I don't think they are broken at the root base.

My Guzmania is really loose at the base. Should I put more soil in it to make it tighter? Would almost need to re-soil her if that is the case, soil is already to the top of the pot.

The Pink Quill is somewhat loose too. Question on that also... I know Winter is on his way, so I am not expecting anything yet, but when will the pups (there are 3) start forming into quills? They have been like this all summer and no sign of anything really forming. I cut off the mother quill when she died, left the main plant.. I hope that was right.

I don't know this and can't find any info on it either, the time table of growth.

Any advice about the looseness of these plants? Or am I being pariniod.. again..

Marjie :)