About
A vigorous, deciduous tendril-climber from southwestern North America and Mexico with large, rounded, shallowly three-lobed, bright mid-green leaves and small, dark blue-black berries. An ornamental species grown for its foliage and fruiting displays rather than edible quality.
About the genus
Vriesea are evergreen epiphytic perennials forming rosettes of strap-shaped, often attractively marbled leaves, with erect spikes of flowers with showy bracts in summer or autumn
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.