vase plant 'Astrid'

How to Grow and Care for vase plant 'Astrid'

vase plant 'Astrid' · Vriesea 'Astrid'

Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate, indirect light. Mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Be careful not to overwater in Winter, keep moist. See Bromeliad cultivation

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Planting and Growing vase plant 'Astrid'

vase plant 'Astrid'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleFill central tank with soft water, mist surrounding leaf foliage lightly
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted bromeliad feed poured into tank monthly spring and summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate, indirect light. Mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Be careful not to overwater in Winter, keep moist. See Bromeliad cultivation

How to Water vase plant 'Astrid'?

Fill central tank with soft water, mist surrounding leaf foliage lightly

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for vase plant 'Astrid'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for vase plant 'Astrid'?

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What Soil Is Best for vase plant 'Astrid'?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for vase plant 'Astrid'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize vase plant 'Astrid'?

Diluted bromeliad feed poured into tank monthly spring and summer

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How to Prune vase plant 'Astrid'?

Remove faded flower spikes and foliage as needed

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How to Propagate vase plant 'Astrid'?

Remove plantlets or remove offsets in Spring

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How to Transplant vase plant 'Astrid'?

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How to Care for vase plant 'Astrid' in Winter?

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How to Plant vase plant 'Astrid'?

Grow under glass, ideally attached to bark or branches. Alternatively, grow in pots of standard bromeliad potting compost in moderate, indirect light. Mist daily and apply quarter strength foliar feed every 4-5 weeks. Be careful not to overwater in Winter, keep moist. See Bromeliad cultivation

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How to Repot vase plant 'Astrid'?

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How to Harvest vase plant 'Astrid'?

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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 vase plant 'Astrid'

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Attributes of vase plant 'Astrid'

Plant typeHouseplants
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Vriesea 'Astrid'
Genus
Vriesea
Family
Bromeliaceae
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