Vriesea Malloy Hybrid. Bromeliads are a family of monocot flowering plants with over 3,000 species in over 50 genera. Each species will appear in this encyclopedia with its' Genus name. The diverse family includes Epiphytes, such as tillandsia and terrestrial species such as ananus (pineapple). This is a hybrid bred by Andrew Malloy in New Zealand.
Vriesea flaming sword info says watering for this plant should be minimal. Soil should be no more than lightly moist and never allowed to completely dry out. The top half of the plant can be allowed to dry out between waterings. This bromeliad does, however, like high humidity.
By cutting off the bromeliad's dying flower, you can help the plant refocus its energy on these new pups.
