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    • Photo of Vriesea fosteriana foliage by Peter Richardson

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    Vriesea fosteriana

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 15"-24"

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

    Vriesea fosteriana plant details

    Vriesea fosteriana is an evergreen bromeliad with bronze, green, purple and variegated foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vriesea fosteriana

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, green, purple and variegated
    Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vriesea fosteriana

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Vriesea fosteriana plant

    How to Grow Vriesea fosteriana

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • bronze
      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Vriesea hieroglyphica

    aka King of the Bromeliads

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Vriesea hieroglyphica foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Vriesea imperialis

    aka Giant Bromeliad

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Vriesea imperialis foliage, form by Drew Avery
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