Vriesea ensiformis 'Striata' (Vriesea, Flaming Sword)
Botanical Information
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Genus | Vriesea |
Species | ensiformis |
Cultivar | 'Striata' |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | The species Vriesea ensiformis is native to Brazil. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 20 - 40 cm |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Perennial that reaches heights of 20 - 40 centimetres. |
Shape | Vertical. |
Landscape | A houseplant in bright, or indirect light indoors. Or as a landscape plant in tropical gardens. |
Propagation | By seed and layering in spring. |
Cultivation | Grows best with some shade to full sun in a variety of soils as long as it is well-drained. |
Pests | Scale insects. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Lance-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 Description | Spikes of red tubular flowers. |