flaming sword

How to Grow and Care for flaming sword

flaming sword · Vriesea splendens

Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate light. In growth mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Keep just moist in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation

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Planting and Growing flaming sword

flaming sword
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperature18 – 27 °C
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate light. In growth mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Keep just moist in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation

How to Water flaming sword?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for flaming sword?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for flaming sword?

18 – 27 °C

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What Soil Is Best for flaming sword?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for flaming sword?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize flaming sword?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune flaming sword?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate flaming sword?

Propagate by seed, or remove offsets in spring

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How to Transplant flaming sword?

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How to Care for flaming sword in Winter?

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How to Plant flaming sword?

Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate light. In growth mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Keep just moist in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation

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How to Repot flaming sword?

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How to Harvest flaming sword?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

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The Toxicity of flaming sword

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Attributes of flaming sword

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginGuyana

Scientific Classification

Species
Vriesea splendens
Genus
Vriesea
Family
Bromeliaceae
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