How to Care for Vriesea splendens (Flaming Sword)

Korean name: 브리에세아

Vriesea splendens is an ornamental foliage plant characterized by its unique dark striped leaves and bright red flower spike. It is mainly grown indoors and prefers high humidity. It is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Caribbean region of South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, foliage plant, high humidity, partial shade
• Also known as: Flaming Sword, Flesh Foot, Flaming Sword Bromeliad

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in indirect light, avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoiding water accumulation in the saucer.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is recommended.
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Vriesea splendens?

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoiding water accumulation in the saucer. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Vriesea splendens?

It likes Thrives in indirect light, avoid direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil is recommended..

Is Vriesea splendens safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Vriesea splendens good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer..