Vriesea

VREE-see-ah

Bromeliaceae

Explanation of name:  Generic name for Dutch botanist W. H. de Vriese, 1806-1862 (BA1)

Recognition: Often with narrow vases having smooth leaves.  Inflorescences held aloft and colorful, narrow, unbranched or minimally branched

Landscape uses: Bright dappled light. The medium evenly moist, the vase wet. Humid conditions often best.  Not an abundant producer of offshoots.