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Sunburn on bromeliad
What's Happening
Direct midday sun causes bleached or crispy brown necrotic patches on thin-leaved species like Vriesea and Guzmania. Their foliar trichomes are adapted for filtered forest light.
How to Fix It
- 1
Relocate the plant to bright indirect light (East or West window with sheer curtains).
- 2
Trim severely scorched leaves for aesthetics if pups are present.
- 3
Increase humidity to help the plant recover from heat stress.
What You'll Need
How to Prevent It
Acclimate gradually to higher light. Use 30-50% shade cloth if moving outdoors.
Related Problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sunburn on my plant?
Direct midday sun causes bleached or crispy brown necrotic patches on thin-leaved species like Vriesea and Guzmania. Their foliar trichomes are adapted for filtered forest light.
How do I fix sunburn?
Relocate the plant to bright indirect light (East or West window with sheer curtains).. Trim severely scorched leaves for aesthetics if pups are present..
How do I prevent sunburn from happening again?
Acclimate gradually to higher light. Use 30-50% shade cloth if moving outdoors.