Vriesea ensiformis 'Striata' (Vriesea, Flaming Sword)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusVriesea
Speciesensiformis
Cultivar'Striata'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginThe species Vriesea ensiformis is native to Brazil.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20 - 40 cm

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionPerennial that reaches heights of 20 - 40 centimetres.
ShapeVertical.
LandscapeA houseplant in bright, or indirect light indoors. Or as a landscape plant in tropical gardens.
PropagationBy seed and layering in spring.
CultivationGrows best with some shade to full sun in a variety of soils as long as it is well-drained.
PestsScale insects.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionLance-shaped or linear, long 20- 60 cm, pale green often with cross bands, smooth margins; may have colourful bracts at leaf bases; often arching, forming a funnel-shaped rosette.
Flower DescriptionSpikes of red tubular flowers.

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