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Red Flame, Flaming Sword
Vriesea splendens
(Brongn.)
Lem.
VREE-zee-uh SPLEN-denz
Bromeliaceae
Explanation of name:
Named for Dutch botanist
W.H. deVriese (1806-1862)( BA1). Splendens
is self-explanatory.
Natural range:
South America, Mesoamerica
Recognition:
Smooth
margined foliage with brown bands growing in a rosette. The plant produces a
bright red inflorescence in a flattened spike.
Landscape uses:
Vriesea splendens
is epiphytic. Because of the interesting patterned leaves this plant is grown
for its leaves as well as the flower.
Internet sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vriesia
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Botanical name
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English
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FL native
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Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing
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Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Vriesea
splendens
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Flaming
Sword
Red
Flame
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Exotic
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Rootless
rosette
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Late summer repeatedly
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12’’x18’’
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PS
Can be on rocky or sandy soil
(PBCC. Internet sources as above)
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SC
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