Comments on: Vriesea Bromeliad Plant Species

by: Phil

Fri, 23 May 2008 22:39:25 +0000

Asking the same as others. My Vriesia’s flower was beautiful when I got it a year ago, but a year later and no new one, although new cylindrical clusters of leaves have appeared around the central one. Does one cut off the central flower? Will new flowers appear from the satellite cluster? I guess, with respect to Roy Lesher’s comment above, what do the “pups” look like?

by: Betty

Thu, 08 May 2008 01:17:24 +0000

I was given a Vriesea Bromeliad for my 74 birthday, I know nothing about it except it is beautiful. The bloom has opened at the top and little tendils are emerging. Is this normal and will it bloom again?
Thank you

by: Magda

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:58:54 +0000

Just a question… What do you do with a dry flower “sword”? Do you cut it at the bottom or leave it?

by: Bromeliad Plant

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:55:38 +0000

I love the look of the Vriesea Guttata. They are so unique looking. I’ve been think of getting one soon. I think it would look great in my kitchen.

by: Roy Lesher, Camano Is WA

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:56:08 +0000

Still around, Cindy? Just for Heaven’s sake, don’t overwater. Just spritzing can be too light, so somewhere in between is best. Make sure you keep a little water in the cup(s) and spritz the medium to keep it moist but not damp. Your brack (flower)will die, but take care of the plant for a long time and your plant will produce pups that will produce inflouences (flowers).

by: Cindy

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:38:08 +0000

I was just given a Vriesea for my birthday and it is so beautiful - now - but I am afraid I’m going to kill it. I don’t exactly have a “green thumb” - any tips?