Vriesea Bromeliad Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Vriesea Bromeliad is a tropical plant with long, curved leaves. Its flowers are in the center and resemble bright red swords, which is why many people call it the Flaming Sword Plant. This epiphytic plant is very suitable as a houseplant and can reach a height of about 2.5 ft with the proper care.
Common Name |
Flaming Sword Plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Vriesea splendens
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Genus
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Vriesea
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Family
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Bromeliaceae
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Order
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Poales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Vriesea Bromeliad Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Vriesea Bromeliad.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Vriesea Bromeliad needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Vriesea Bromeliad needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Vriesea Bromeliad Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Vriesea Bromeliad to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
64°F
to 79°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Vriesea Bromeliad to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Vriesea Bromeliad Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Vriesea Bromeliad. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Vriesea Bromeliad plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Vriesea Bromeliad Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Vriesea Bromeliad plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Vriesea Bromeliad toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Vriesea Bromeliad Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Vriesea Bromeliad, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Vriesea Bromeliad Native Region |
Find out where the Vriesea Bromeliad plant originated. |
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Country |
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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