I just wanted to share that my Aechmea fasciata that I wintered in my sunroom is blooming beautifully in my backyard! We have been having a terrible summer with no rain and too much heat - so it is wonderful to see the pink and purple blooms. The leaves are scorched though, so I guess they are getting too much sun. I planted about six plants of unknown varieties (other than the Aechmea fasciata) and all of the are growing pups, while at the same time the leaves look dried out or scorched.

The Aechmea fasciata is the only one that seems to be doing well - it is putting out a pup as well. I know it is too soon now, but at what point in the fall should I pot them up and bring them for the winter ?