Flaming Sword Bromeliad

Vriesea splendens

Flaming Sword Bromeliad (Vriesea splendens) is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 2-3 ft. It does best in part shade with moderate water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect cream and red blooms in summer. It stands up well to humidity.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Part shade

Water

Moderate

Mature size

2-3 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Cream, Red

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Humidity

Native to

East Colombia to Trinidad andTobago