vase plant 'Astrid'
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A tender, evergreen perennial forming a rosette of arching, strap-shaped glossy, dark-green leaves with erect spikes of scarlet bracts surrounding tubular, yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- vase plant 'Astrid' (Vriesea 'Astrid')
- Genus
- Vriesea
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of vase plant 'Astrid'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of vase plant 'Astrid'
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vase plant 'Astrid' care guide
- Fill central tank with soft water, mist surrounding leaf foliage lightly
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Fill central tank with soft water, mist surrounding leaf foliage lightly
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted bromeliad feed poured into tank monthly spring and summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes and foliage as needed
Propagation
PropagationRemove plantlets or remove offsets in Spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
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