Vriesea Bromeliad 'Christiane'

Vriesea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vriesea (VREE-zee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Red
Bright Yellow
Fruit Colors
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Camarillo, California

Hayward, California

Los Angeles, California

San Diego, California

Terryville, Connecticut

Apopka, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Sparr, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

Mays Landing, New Jersey

Alden, New York

Lafayette, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Alden, NY (Zone 5b) | August 2005 | positive

Can grow this plant in the north east. Summer outside in part shade, keeping water in cups. Winter inside in south window, water as you...Read More

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