Flaming Sword - Red (Vriesea Splendens)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 45cm for POT SIZE 12cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Vriesea is one of the forty genera of bromeliads.
• Within the Vriesea genus, there are hundreds of different species and many more varieties and cultivars.
• Vrieseas are native to Central and South America but are grown as indoor plants throughout the world.
• The Vriesea genus includes many small to medium varieties but also incorporates some of the largest growing bromeliads.
• Vrieseas are very popular for their spectacular and long-lasting flower spikes.
• The Vrieseas that do not produce showy flower spikes usually has interesting foliage.
• It is rare that a Vriesea would have both unique foliage and a distinct flower spike.
• Perfect for this festive season!

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Vrieseas need to have excellent drainage because their roots don’t like to stay constantly wet.
• For this reason, orchid bark (small, medium or large) or cymbidium mix works just fine.
• Use a mixture of 1/2 orchid bark & 1/2 coco coir, which is an environmentally wiser alternative to peat moss.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Vriesias get their nutrition from matter falling on them from plants growing above.
• It’s best to spray the fertilizer onto the foliage & a bit into the cup.
• Just to be sure to avoid filling the cup with the fertilizer (they contain salts) because it’ll cause burn.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It does best in bright, natural light.
• Just be sure to keep it out of any direct, hot sun as it’ll burn.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• The Flaming Sword has a cup, tank, vase or urn (whatever you prefer to call it!) in the center of the plant which catches & stores water.
• It also gets moisture through the foliage.
• The roots are primarily a method to anchor these epiphytes onto other plants.
• You want to keep the cup about 1/4 of the way full of water.
• Just know that bromeliads don’t tolerate overwatering & will rot out if you keep them constantly wet.

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