vrieseavriesea
genusgenusStriking epiphytic plants characterized by their rosette-forming leaves and vibrant, sword-shaped flower spikes that emerge from the center. These tropical beauties naturally grow attached to trees or rocks, collecting water and nutrients in their leaf cups.
Etymology
The genus was named in honor of Willem Hendrik de Vriese, a 19th-century Dutch botanist and physician who made significant contributions to tropical plant studies.
Interesting fact!
Their distinctive flower spikes can maintain their bright colors for several months, acting as natural works of art in their native rainforest canopies.
All species of Vriesea
vrieseaIncurvata
Curved sword bromeliad, Bent vriesea, Flame sword.
vrieseaCarinata
Red plume vriesea, Scarlet plume, Feather bromeliad.
vrieseaRacinae
Star bromeliad, Red torch vriesea, Racinae's star.
vrieseaFosteriana
Flaming sword plant, Red sword bromeliad, Foster's vriesea.
vrieseaGigantea
Giant vriesea, King of bromeliads, Giant bromeliad.
vrieseaVagans
Wandering vriesea, Creeping torch, Bromeliad torch.
vrieseaHieroglyphica
King of bromeliads, Hieroglyph vriesea, Ancient script plant.
vrieseaSplendens
Flaming sword, Sword bromeliad, Blazing sword plant.
vrieseaSaundersii
Saunders' vriesea, Zebra plant bromeliad, Silver striped vriesea.
vrieseaPlatynema
Flat bromeliad, Broad-leaf vriesea, Flaming sword plant.
vrieseaFenestralis
Window vriesea, Checkered bromeliad, Stained glass plant.
vrieseaOspinae
Zebra plant bromeliad, Striped vriesea, Tiger bromeliad.
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