Bromeliad, Vriesia hieroglyphica banana Get amongst it

Get amongst it

Evergreen and self-fertile although they will benefit from being planted near another rabbiteye variety

moonlit character

The solitary trunk

Bromeliad, Vriesia hieroglyphica banana Get amongst itThe species name (hieroglyphica) of this stunning Vriesia refers to the dark horizontal banding patterns of its leaves. Endemic to southeast Brazil, in habitat it would naturally grow attached to tree branches. A mature plant has 30 40 leaves up to 3 inches wide and can reach almost a metre wide at maturity. Mature plants typically bloom in late spring summer when plants are mature. Flower spikes get quite tall and bear creamy yellow flowers. A