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Vriesea Bromeliad, Rock Bromeliad 'Rubra'

Vrieseafosteriana

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Vriesea fosteriana by RosinaBloom
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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
fosteriana (fos-ter-ee-AY-nuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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