The Vriesea plant generally blooms from late winter to early spring. Vriesa. Latin :Vriesea splendens. Family : Bromeliaceae; Homeland : Central and South America Venue : Interior Group : Seasonal Flowers Description: Leaves are dark green, in some species with transverse dark brown bands, stiff, with the tip curved downwards. Flowers with bracts in the form of bracts in different colours such as bright red, yellow, burgundy. Light Requirements: Prefers bright, but not direct sunlight.
Temperature Requirements: Temperature should be 18-20 °C in winter. Soil Requirements: A mixture of leaf rot and sand can be used as potting mortar. Watering: During the summer months, the pot soil should be kept moderately moist. The leaf funnel should always have water and should be changed once a month. It is also useful to spray the leaves with water frequently.
Fertilisation: Fertilisation should be done once every two weeks in spring and summer. Repotting: Repotting can be done every 2-3 years in spring. Production: It is produced by seed and separation methods. Diseases and Pests: Important pests are slugs and crustaceans.
Vriesa, an easy-care and harmonious plant, is suitable for growing indoors in homes and offices such as halls, kitchens, living rooms and study rooms with its decorative appearance.
Vriesea plant care at home
It should be kept at room temperature. A few hours of sunlight a day will be sufficient and it will be able to maintain its development stably. It is not recommended to keep it in the shade all the time. Vriesea should be watered 3-4 times a week in summer and the moisture of its soil should not be lost.