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Vriesea splendens
Bromeliads and air plantsMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Zebra Bromeliad
Dark green strap leaves have transverse darker bands; a flat bright red-orange sword-like flower spike rises from the rosette.
Growth habit: epiphytic rosette.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Most bromeliads are straightforward when given bright filtered light, airflow, and an airy root environment rather than dense wet soil.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun can be tolerated by many forms after acclimation.
Keep the root zone airy and water according to rosette/epiphytic habit; avoid leaving dense potting mix continuously wet.
Very airy bromeliad/epiphytic mix or mounted culture where appropriate.
Average to moderate humidity is suitable with airflow.
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
