My daughter's boyfriends mom gave me this

Do water from top. When the water dries, just fill it up again. Distilled water is a little healthier so it doesn't get build up.

Thank you...writing this into my care book :)

The leafy top of a pineapple is a pup because it can be removed and planted to start another plant.
The bromeliads only flower a single time--once the plant stops producing leaves and produces its flower, it will not start making leaves again.
It will produce new little plants, referred to as pups, that will remain on the mother plant until they are large enough to root, and become a separate plant.
The pups are usually, but not always, found near the base of the plant inside the sheath of the leaf. The mother may sometimes survive a generation or two before finally dying off.
Bromeliads’ long-lasting blooms normally hold for 2 to 3 months.
They tolerate a wide range of light and temperature, making them ideal for indoor locations.
These plants bloom in a wide variety of colors and are very easy to care for. They almost thrive on neglect.
They have very few insect or pest problems.