Vriesea 'Era' (PBR)
flaming sword
- 12cm pot | 45cm tall
- £23.39 £25.99
- shipped within 2 weeks
- with white pot
- £27.98 £30.58
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- with jute pot
- £31.38 £33.98
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- with cement pot
- £28.38 £30.98
- sold out
- with polished brass pot
- £41.38 £43.98
- sold out
Delivery options
- Standard £5.99
- Position: bright, indirect light
- Soil: good quality houseplant compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: spring or autumn
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
Leathery strap-shaped leaves that are irregularly striped with maroon-green form a funnel-shaped rosette, from which a luminous orange-red, spear-like raceme is jettisoned. The appearance of the flower usually signals the end of the individual rosette, however if you keep Vriesea 'Era' in good conditions, you should soon find new shoots starting to appear from the base to take its place.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Keep flaming sword in a bright spot with plenty of indirect light, away from strong sun and cold draughts, and aim for a constant warm temperature above 15°C (59°F). Let the compost dry out a bit between waterings, as they dislike sitting in wet compost, and mist the leaves in summer because they take in moisture through their foliage.
A spot with steady warmth and moderate humidity, such as a bright bathroom or a warm living room, suits them well, and you can remove old flower spikes once they fade to keep the plant tidy.
A spot with steady warmth and moderate humidity, such as a bright bathroom or a warm living room, suits them well, and you can remove old flower spikes once they fade to keep the plant tidy.
