Variegated Rhizome, pot diameter 14 cm (perennial for the home)
Variegated Rhizome, pot diameter 14 cm (perennial for the home)
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תנאי משלוח
משלוח להרצליה ב2 ימי עסקים, לערים אחרות מלאו את שם העיר למטה, ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ התמונות באתר הן להמחשה בלבד
לבדיקת זמינות משלוח וזמן הגעה
תיאור מלא של המוצר לחץ לתיאור
Location
face
Living room, bathroom
lighting
Medium light
Indirect - not direct sun
Irrigation
medium
Keep water in the cup
Level of care
easy
Minimal care
Pets
friendly
Safe for dogs and cats
Detailed information on plant care
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Growing conditions
lighting
Bright indirect light - perfect near a north or east window. Avoid direct sun which will burn the leaves!
Irrigation
The Cup Method! - Keep water in the "cup" in the center of the plant. Empty and refill every week or two. The soil itself should remain slightly moist.
moisture
Loves humidity! - 40-60% humidity is ideal. Great for a bathroom! Can be sprayed or placed on a tray of pebbles with water.
temperature
Loves heat! 18-27°C is ideal. Sensitive to cold - not below 13°C. Suitable for home conditions.
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Common problems and solutions
🥀 The flower dries
How to identify: The flower changes color and dries
Solution: It's natural! A rhizome blooms once and then dies - but produces "pups" that will continue
🍂 Brown edges
How to identify: The edges of the leaves are brown and dry
Solution: Air is too dry! Increase humidity - spray, pebble tray, or move to bathroom
🟤 Rotten base
How to identify: Falling leaves, soft, brown base
Solution: Water has been sitting in the cup for too long! Empty and refill with fresh water every week
🔥 The Flame Sword!
Vriesea is known for its amazing inflorescence - a flat, shiny " sword " in bright colors of red, orange and yellow! The inflorescence can last for months - few plants give such long-lasting color. The most popular variety: Vriesea splendens - "Sword of Flame".
💚 Why will you love Horiza?
🌈 Long bloom - months of color!
🐾 Safe for pets - not toxic at all
🌿 Air purifier - absorbs toxins from the air
🎨 Patterned leaves - beautiful stripes even without a flower
🐾 Safe for pets - not toxic at all
🌿 Air purifier - absorbs toxins from the air
🎨 Patterned leaves - beautiful stripes even without a flower
🎨 Popular varieties
Splendens (Flame Sword) - The classic! Red-orange inflorescence
Carinata - yellow-red inflorescence
Fosteriana - leaves with spectacular stripes
Hieroglyphica - leaves with "hieroglyphic writing"!
Gigantea - extremely large and impressive
Carinata - yellow-red inflorescence
Fosteriana - leaves with spectacular stripes
Hieroglyphica - leaves with "hieroglyphic writing"!
Gigantea - extremely large and impressive
📜 A little about the plant
🌍 Origin: Central and South American rainforests
📏 Size: 30-60 cm (depending on variety)
🏷️ Scientific name: Vriesea spp.
👨👩👧👦 Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromelia)
🌸 Flowering: Once in a lifetime! After 3-5 years
📏 Size: 30-60 cm (depending on variety)
🏷️ Scientific name: Vriesea spp.
👨👩👧👦 Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromelia)
🌸 Flowering: Once in a lifetime! After 3-5 years
✅ Safe for pets!
According to the ASPCA, Variegata and the entire bromeliad family are non-toxic to dogs and cats. The soft leaves are also not physically dangerous (unlike bromeliads with spiky leaves). A great choice for a home with pets!
💡 Pro tip
What happens after flowering? A rhizome blooms once and then slowly dies - but don't throw it away! It produces "pups" at the base that become new plants. When the pup reaches a third of the size of the mother, it can be separated and planted separately. Trick for filling the cup: use rainwater or distilled water - hard water with chlorine can be harmful 💧
