Vriesea 'Shannon'
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A clump-forming bromeliad with slender, funnel-shaped rosettes composed of narrow, arching, shiny leaves to 25cm long. In summer it produces erect flower spikes with yellow-tipped, papery red bracts from which emerge tubular red and yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Vriesea 'Shannon' (Vriesea 'Shannon')
- Genus
- Vriesea
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Vriesea 'Shannon'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Vriesea 'Shannon'
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Vriesea 'Shannon' care guide
- Fill central leaf tank regularly, keep root medium lightly damp
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Fill central leaf tank regularly, keep root medium lightly damp
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bromeliad nutrient mist biweekly during warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or removal of offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in pots of standard epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright, indirect light. In the growing season, water moderately, mist daily, and apply balanced liquid feed every month. Keep just moist in winter. 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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