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 flaming sword, Bent bromeliad, Red sword bromeliad.
vrieseaCarinata
Red plume bromeliad, Scarlet feather, Red paintbrush vriesea.
vrieseaRacinae
Star bromeliad, Red torch plant, Racinae's bromeliad.
vrieseaFosteriana
Flaming sword, Red sword bromeliad, Foster's vriesea.
vrieseaGigantea
Giant vriesea, King bromeliad, Giant torch bromeliad.
vrieseaVagans
Wandering vriesea, Creeping torch bromeliad, Red torch plant.
vrieseaHieroglyphica
King vriesea, Hieroglyph bromeliad, Ancient writing plant.
vrieseaSplendens
Flaming sword, Sword bromeliad, Blazing sword plant.
vrieseaSaundersii
Saunders' vriesea, Zebra bromeliad, Silver band vriesea.
vrieseaPlatynema
Flat sword bromeliad, Broad-leaf vriesea, Red sword bromeliad.
vrieseaFenestralis
Window vriesea, Lattice bromeliad, Stained glass bromeliad.
vrieseaOspinae
Zebra bromeliad, Striped air plant, Tiger vriesea.
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