King of bromeliads
Vriesea hieroglyphica
Also known as
Flaming sword
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
H1b
RHS hardiness
10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1m |
80cm | Min | 80cm |
Flowering
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spring
-
summer
-
autumn
-
winter
King of bromeliads Overview
This species is epiphytic bromeliad with funnel rosettes of arching strap-shaped scaly yellow-green leaves marked dark green with a purplish brown underside. The flowers are borne in mid summer with spike-like panicles of green-yellow bracts and tubular, yellow blooms.
How to propagate King of bromeliads
Seed
Propagation is by offsets or seeds in the spring.
Other uses of King of bromeliads
Grown for their flowers and overall appearance.