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vase plant [2]

Vriesea duvaliana

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Genus: Vriesea
Family: Bromeliaceae

About this plant

A bromeliad forming a rosette of strap-shaped, light green leaves to 45cm across. In summer a waxy, red, flattened flower spike is produced, form which emerge tubular, yellow flowers. The flower spike remains decorative for many weeks

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in pots of standard epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright, indirect light. In the growing season, keep the rosettes filled with soft water, mist daily, and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or removal of offsets in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years