Tropicals – Vriesea Flame

Botanical name: vriesea maxoniana

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: vriesea maxoniana

Bloom time: spring, summer

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Flower color: yellow/red/pink/orange

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: makes a great container plant

Light needs: about 4 hours of sun per day

Special features: adaptable to sun and water changes

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use miracle-gro after planting

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: yucca, succulents, sedum

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no