Vriesea oesteriana T6

Vriesea oesteriana is an impressive species of bromeliad from the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.
It is named in honor of a botanist named Oester. Due to its elegant growth and characteristic leaf pattern, it is considered one of the particularly prized collector species of the genus Vriesea.

Characteristics:

The plant forms large, soft-leaved rosettes with elongated, glossy leaves in a light green, often with delicate reddish to brownish tones or fine stripes. The flower spike grows upright and bears a flat, sword-shaped inflorescence with striking, brightly colored red to orange bracts. The actual flowers are tubular and usually yellowish.

Care instructions:

Light: Bright to semi-shady, without direct sunlight – ideal are bright window spaces with filtered light.
Water: Regularly fill the rosette with low-calcium water; keep the substrate permeable and slightly moist.
Humidity: High (at least 60%), ideally through daily misting or placement in a bathroom or terrarium.
Fertilizer: In spring and summer, 1-2 times a month with our special bromeliad or orchid fertilizer in diluted form directly into the rosette.
Temperature: 18-28 °C, sensitive to cold – should not be kept below 15 °C for prolonged periods.

Note: Vriesea oesteriana is excellent for tropical plant collections and humid living spaces. After flowering, it produces offsets that can be cultivated separately. Due to its size, a sufficiently spacious location is recommended.