Overview
Vriesea 'Style'PBR is a tufted houseplants in the genus Vriesea, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Vriesea 'Style'PBR grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Vriesea 'Style'PBR is a tufted evergreen houseplant cultivar within the Vriesea genus, known for its perennial epiphytic nature and year-round green rosettes of elongated, strap-like leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, suitable for loam or sand with a range of pH levels. It is ideal for growing in conservatories or greenhouses in the UK, where it remains hardy under H1a conditions. During spring and summer, Vriesea 'Style'PBR produces upright flower spikes with prominent bracts, adding seasonal interest indoors.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vriesea
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Vriesea 'Style'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vriesea 'Style'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets in spring
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vriesea 'Style'PBR?
Vriesea 'Style'PBR prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vriesea 'Style'PBR need?
Vriesea 'Style'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vriesea 'Style'PBR hardy in the UK?
Vriesea 'Style'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Vriesea 'Style'PBR?
Seed, Offsets in spring.
More in the Vriesea genus
- Vriesea carinatalobster claws
- Vriesea 'Carly Orange'
- Vriesea 'Sparkle'PBR
- Vriesea psittacinapainted feather