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Vriesea sanguinolenta, also known as Werauhia sanguinolenta, is a colourful tank-forming epiphytic bromeliad that can get really large like the giant Vrieseas or Alcantareas Vriesea sanguinolenta is a bromelid of remarkable ornamental value, and of great landscape effect that is visible at a distance and looks great in a bromeliad bed. This plant can be grown as both epiphytic, but also as terrestrial, it is very durable and seems to thrive without a great deal of care.
Soil: This plant is epiphytic and can be grown attached to slabs or bark, but can be potted in a perfectly drained bromeliad mix or orchid potting soil. Minimum pH: 6.1 Maximum pH: 7.5
Light: Bright indirect light to half shade, with some direct sun in the winter. The foliage forms will develop better colour with slightly brighter light. Too much shade will cause leaves to look thin and leggy.. Hardy zone 10-11. We grow and ship in 4" pots