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Vriesea carinata Christiane - Flaming sword plant

Vriesea carinata Christiane
Flaming sword plant

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Add a touch of exoticism and colour to your interior with Vriesea ‘Christiane’! This elegant bromeliad displays glossy green foliage in a rosette and produces a stunning bright red inflorescence. Vrieseas are not particularly demanding plants, but they require a bright environment without direct sunlight, a slightly humid atmosphere, and a very well-drained growing medium.
Watering frequency
Moderate (once a week)
Indoor exposure
Indirect bright light
Benefits and advantages
Graphic foliage
Benefits and advantages
Flowering
Benefits and advantages
Epiphyte

Description

Vriesea 'Christiane' is an elegant houseplant with glossy green foliage in a dense rosette, forming a beautiful setting for its dark red, paddle-shaped inflorescence that remains decorative for weeks. Highly decorative in a well-lit living room but protected from direct sunlight, this beautiful variety will delight all lovers of exotic plants with its robustness and striking appearance.

Vriesea 'Christiane' is a perennial epiphytic plant belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, a cousin of Guzmania and Puyas. This cultivar is derived from the species Vriesea carinata. It is characterised by its rosette of light green leaves, shiny and arched, forming a funnel-shaped structure typical of bromeliads. The smooth and flexible leaves generally measure between 30 and 50 cm in length; they have an elegant texture and give the plant a striking presence indoors. The growth of Vriesea 'Christiane' is slow, with the rosette reaching a height and spread of approximately 30 to 50 cm at maturity. The flowering of Vriesea 'Christiane' is remarkable: a flower spike emerges from the centre of the rosette, bearing a spike-shaped inflorescence composed of overlapping bracts in vibrant red hues. The flowering period can vary but usually occurs after several years of cultivation. The plant is semelparous, meaning it dies after flowering, leaving behind offsets at its base to ensure its propagation. To grow Vriesea 'Christiane' indoors, it is essential to provide it with bright light, avoiding direct sunlight, which could scorch its delicate foliage. An ambient temperature of 18 to 24°C is ideal, with air that is not too dry.

The Vriesea genus includes around 250 species native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly Brazil. These epiphytic plants grow on trees, taking advantage of the canopy to capture filtered light and ambient humidity. Vriesea carinata is more specifically endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. The genus name Vriesea pays tribute to the Dutch botanist Willem Hendrik de Vriese (1806-1862), recognised for his contributions to botany and the study of tropical plants.

Create an exotic scene by pairing the Vriesea 'Christiane' with other bromeliads such as Vriesea splendens with its striped foliage and Guzmania 'Luna' with its bright yellow hues. Together, these plants create a stunning tropical palette.

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Foliage

Foliage colour green
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Rosette, Flared
Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to September

Botanical data

Genus

Vriesea

Species

carinata

Cultivar

Christiane

Family

Bromeliaceae

Other common names

Flaming sword plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference23929

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Location

The Vriesea 'Christiane' is suitable for any room with good light, without direct sunlight and moderate humidity. Avoid draughts and direct heat sources such as radiators. Do not allow water to stagnate in the rosette when the temperature drops below 18°C. It makes a lovely addition to a bright living room or a well-lit bedroom. In a well-lit bathroom, the natural humidity will enhance its brilliance. Placed on a shelf, console, or coffee table, this variety is impossible to miss with its long-lasting scarlet flowering. Feel free to incorporate it into a modern, bohemian, or jungle-chic interior.

Location

Indoor exposure Indirect bright light
For which room? Lounge, Bedroom, Bathroom, Veranda
Growth habit Rosette, Flared
Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate slow
Low temperature tolerance >15°C (greenhouse), >20°C (tropical greenhouse)
Humidity level High (60-80%), Moderate (40-60%)

Maintenance and care

Water by pouring fresh water into the central rosette and keep the substrate slightly moist.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repotting the Vriesea 'Christiane' is generally done after flowering and the death of the main rosette, when separating the offsets. Since this plant has few roots, a small-diameter pot (around 10 to 12 cm) is sufficient.
Use a light, well-draining compost, ideally a mix for bromeliads or orchids. Add clay pebbles to the bottom of the pot to improve drainage.
Apply a liquid fertiliser for green plants with an NPK formula of 20-20-20. Dilute it to half the recommended dose and apply it once a month during the growth period, in spring and summer. Stop applications in autumn and winter.

Houseplant care

The plant occasionally sheds its lower leaves, but this remains minimal. Ensure to keep the rosette clean by avoiding the accumulation of debris or dust, particularly at the heart of the plant.
No pruning is necessary; remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain the aesthetic of the plant.

Disease and pest advice

In case of mealybug infestation, clean the leaves with a cloth soaked in 70% alcohol. Excess water leads to root rot.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Moderate (once a week)
Fogging 2 to 3 times a week
Type of soil Light soil, Draining soil, Orchid potting soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Aphids, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Low
Ease of cultivation Beginner

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