- 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
