Vriesea
Vriesea is a genus of flowering plants in the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas, with many species in Central and South America and some in the Caribbean. The majority of species are epiphytic, growing on trees in rainforests, but a number are terrestrial. They are popular ornamental plants because of their showy inflorescences and foliage.
Plants form rosettes of upright, straplike leaves. Leaves are typically green, sometimes with reddish or purplish
Named after Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1782–1867), the genus Vriesea is placed in the subfamily Tillandsioideae
In cultivation, Vriesea require bright, indirect light, warm temperatures, and high humidity. They are grown in
After flowering, many species produce offsets or pups at the base, which can be separated when they
Notable species include Vriesea splendens (the flaming sword), Vriesea hieroglyphica, Vriesea fosteriana, and Vriesea carinata. Some