Name: Vriesea Bromeliad (Flaming Sword)
Brand: The Australian Plant Shop
SKU: VRI-S
Price: 25.9 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Elevate your indoor garden with the striking Vriesea, commonly known as the Flaming Sword. This tropical bromeliad captivates with its vibrant red and yellow flower spike that rises dramatically above lush green foliage, creating an instant focal point in any room. Perfect for plant enthusiasts seeking something extraordinary, the Vriesea thrives in bright, indirect light and requires minimal maintenance. Its exotic appearance brings a touch of the rainforest into your home, while its long-lasting blooms provide months of visual interest. Ideal for adding colour and sophistication to living spaces, shelves, or plant collections.

Light requirement: Part sun/part shade, Bright indirect sunlight, Medium indirect sunlight, and Low light tolerant

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency: Water the potting mix thoroughly and wait until the mix is nearly completely dry before watering again. This plant mostly absorbs water and nutrients from the air rather than its roots. Ensure the 'central vase' is always topped up with water. Replace this water at least once a month to ensure it does not rot.

Soil: Well-draining

Skill level: Intermediate

Growth rate: Slow

Suitable for containers: Yes

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Mealybug, spider mites, heart rot (keep the water in the inner vase fresh and do not overwater the plant to prevent this.)

Mature height: 60 cm

Mature width: 60 cm

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Large

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Red, yellow, orange or maroon bracts with white flowers

Flower fragrant:

Flowering season: A bromeliad will bloom only once throughout its lifespan following which the mother plant will die back, but its pups will continue to grow.

Fruit: No

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