Flaming Sword

Flaming Sword Overview

Lutheria splendens was previously well known as Vriesea splendens. It is a striking evergreen perennial plant from the Bromeliaceae family. It produces rosettes of strap-shaped, colourful foliage measuring approximately 60cm in length. Leaves are grey-green in colour and strongly banded with dark green to red-brown colourations. Commonly known by the name Flaming Sword, this plant is a popular houseplant. Flowers are borne on erect spikes, these are tubular, coloured yellow and surrounded by showy red modified leaves known as bracts.

How to propagate Flaming Sword

Division

Special features of Flaming Sword

Attractive flowers

Attractive leaves

Other uses of Flaming Sword

Grown for their flowers and overall appearance.