Vriesia sp.

Common name: Sword of Fire, Indian feather.

Description of the plant: grow into a basal rosette with leathery leaves, so acintada and arched. The center of the rosette stem Enduring inflorescence simple or branched in small flower spike emerges. The bracts (yellow, red) flowers lining provide decorative value.

Flowering: once a year.

Brightness: placed in semi-shade, with good light but not direct sunlight. The temperature should not be less than 18-20 ° C, even at night.

Watering: a glass of water a week during the winter and 2 times a week, a glass during the warm seasons.