Vriesea 'Astrid'
vase plant 'Astrid'
A tender, evergreen perennial forming a rosette of arching, strap-shaped glossy, dark-green leaves with erect spikes of scarlet bracts surrounding tubular, yellow flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Vriesea are evergreen epiphytic perennials forming rosettes of strap-shaped, often attractively marbled leaves, with erect spikes of flowers with showy bracts in summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate, indirect light. Mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Be careful not to overwater in Winter, keep moist. See Bromeliad cultivation
Propagation
Remove plantlets or remove offsets in Spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes and foliage as needed
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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