Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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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
Generally disease-free
May be susceptible to scale insects
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