Lobster Claw. A striking plant with attractively marked foliage forming a funnel shaped rosette and a dramatic flower spike. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Vriesea carinata
A striking plant with attractively marked foliage forming a funnel shaped rosette and a dramatic flower spike
Additional information
| Generic | Vriesea |
|---|---|
| Species | carinata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Lobster Claw |
| Flower Colour | yellow, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | Keep the central 'vase' filled with water, Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season |
| Propagation | Division |
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