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Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Multi-Color: redish brown
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-07-24
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2014-06-03
conservatory: Vriesea fosteriana 'Red Chestnut'
Location: Fred's garden in Naples, FL
Date: 9/15/11
moved from part sun to deep shade, (got sunburned)
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-03-03
Location: Holmes Beach FL
Date: 2015-04-06
The flowers haven't opened yet.
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-07-24
Closeup to see texture (click on thumbnail to see higher resoluti
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-07-24
This leaf has more of the "chestnut" color.
Location: Holmes Beach FL
Date: 2014-11-21
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