A striking plant with attractively marked foliage forming a funnel shaped rosette and a dramatic flower spike. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Vriesea ‘Favourite’
A striking plant with attractively marked foliage forming a funnel shaped rosette and a dramatic flower spike
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Vriesea |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Favourite' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow, maroon |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
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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