Additional information
| Weight | .250 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
Vriesea lubbersii
R95.00
22 customers bought this
• Charming dwarf species from Brazil
• New foliage is mahogany while older foliage is mottled with mahogany and this colour intensifies towards the leaf bases
• Pups are produced on short stolons and quickly form attractive clumps
• Showy, tall, branched bright red flower spike bears creamy yellow flowers
• Perfectly suited to growing in hanging baskets or epiphytically on trees, driftwood etc.
• Also grows well in terrariums
• Care level: Easy
Only 2 items in stock!
Plant Care:
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light: Vriesea lubbersii is best grown in partial shade to shade.
Soil: Generally, Bromeliads which grow terrestrially, require good drainage and like to grow in soil which is airy and fast draining. We recommend the addition of compost or fine bark to the planting area. When growing your plant in containers, it is also important to ensure that your soil is light, airy and free draining. A combination of a good quality potting soil with the addition of either coco peat, pine bark or perlite is recommended.
Watering: Many Bromeliads are surprisingly water wise. When watering, water your plant thoroughly, then allow to dry out before watering again. Always ensure that there is water in your Bromeliad’s tank, cup or reservoir. The frequency of watering will vary according to the season. Remember if you are unsure as to whether to water or not, rather keep the plant on a drier side as overwatering can lead to fungal problems which can kill a plant quickly. Plants grown epiphytically will require more frequent watering particularly during very hot spells.
Fertiliser: Use a balanced water-soluble fertilizer at half the recommended strength once a month during spring and summer.
Temperature: Vriesea lubbersii is best grown in areas where the minimum temperature does not fall lower than 3 degrees Celsius.
Please Note:
The plant is currently growing in a 10 cm plastic pot. It will be supplied bare root (without a pot or soil). Although our plants are grown under the same conditions and we carefully handpick your plant to ensure the best quality possible, no two plants are identical. The colours of plants can also vary according to the season. The plant supplied will be similar to the plant photographed.
