Astrid' _ 'Astrid' is a tender, compact, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, strap-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and, in summer, erect, spike-like racemes of scarlet bracts surrounding tubular, yellow flowers.
Flaming Sword 'astrid' Care
Vriesea 'astrid'
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
18°C - 26°C
hardiness zone
10 - 11
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water by filling the central reservoir. Keep the growing medium slightly moist, and mist the foliage several times per week. Always use pure lukewarm water.
Fertilizer
Very little fertilizer needed; apply foliar fertilizer once or twice a year.
Sunlight
Tolerates different lighting, but bright filtered sunlight is needed for blooming.
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Soil
Lightweight well-draining bromeliad or orchid potting mixture.
Temperature
Average room temperatures of above 65 °F (18 °C).
Container
Small pot with drainage holes; flaming sword plants don’t typically need repotting.
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