Vriesea Red Chestnut Babyplant

SKU: BJ3084

Category: Bromeliads

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3,50 €

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Beautiful bromeliad with reddish leaf markings. It can be cultivated epiphytically (tied up) or terristically (on the ground) in the terrarium. It is important that it is not in water. Suitable for terrariums from 30 cm in length. It can also be planted well in a Xaxim pot. You will receive one plant in a 5.5 cm pot. Ideal for poison dart frog terrariums, gecko terrariums or other rainforest terrariums.

This Vriesea is a real eye-catcher thanks to its lush green leaves that are streaked with fine stripes and covered in purple-red spots. In the wild it can grow up to 80 cm tall and wide, but remains smaller in the terrarium, and as it can collect a lot of water in its leaf axils, it is well suited to terrariums with tree climbing frogs of the genus Oophaga, as they like to use it for brood care. However, it is also a decorative sight in gecko terrariums or other rainforest terrariums.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and coloring.
- Delivery: in a 5.5 cm pot
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Brazilian rainforests
- Other names: Vriesea fosteriana var. Seideliana

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Location/light requirements: bright, without direct sunlight
- Substrate: mounted on Xaxim or in peat-free potting soil with a low pH value and good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 18-26° C (day)
- Watering: when mounted, spray approx. once a week (avoid leaves or allow to dry well!), otherwise only water moderately when the substrate begins to dry, using lukewarm, low-lime water. Avoid waterlogging at all costs. Water less in winter.
- Humidity: requires high humidity, use a humidifier or place it in the terrarium
- Addition of nutrients: Fertilize only moderately every 4-5 weeks with diluted liquid fertilizer.
- Avoid draughts.
- If the plant is not tied up, repot about every 2-3 years once it has taken root.