Additional information
| Weight | .300 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 cm |
xVriecantarea Chester’s Creation
R195.00
4 customers bought this
• Large rosette of gracefully arching, apple-green foliage growing up to 80 cm in diameter
• Magnificent 1,5 metre tall, red flower spike with bright yellow bracts and flowers
• A real show stopper for semi-shaded areas – sure to attract loads of attention
• Perfectly suited to growing in containers
• Care level: Easy
Only 2 items in stock!
Plant Care:
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light: xVriecantarea Chester’s Creation 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 palm peat, fine pine bark, river gravel, perlite or vermiculite 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.
Fertiliser: Use a balanced fertilizer at half the recommended strength once a month during spring and summer.
Temperature: xVriecantarea Chester’s Creation 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 15 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 photograph is of an adult plant and is for reference purposes only and is not the size of the plants offered for sale. Photograph courtesy of D. Gower.
