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Vriesea Bromeliad

Vriesea zamorensis

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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vriesea (VREE-zee-uh)
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Species
zamorensis (za-mor-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Tillandsia zamorensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Apopka, Florida

Hana, Hawaii

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