Vriesea 'Astrid'
flaming sword
- 12cm pot | 40cm tall
- £20.69 £22.99
- In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
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- 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)
- Current height: approximately 40cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
- Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
The slender green foliage of this flowering indoor plant forms in gently splaying rosettes, and these are accompanied (usually from spring to autumn), by spectacular spear-like heads of bright red bracts. An eye-catching and easy to grow house plant, Vriesea 'Astrid' could also be moved out onto a patio or balcony during the summer months.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
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.
