Plant Type:
Bromeliad
This tropical Bromeliad is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on branches of larger trees and shrubs in warm parts of the world.
Cold Hardiness:
Tender
Vriesea ‘Era’ is a tender tropical bromeliad that will need protection from temperatures below 5ºC.
Eventual Height:
20cm
Vriesea ‘Era’ will not grow tall. Over time these bromeliads will produces lot’s of offsets that can hang down from the main plant.
Light requirements:
Full sun / Partial Shade
Vriesea ‘Era’ ‘ grows will in partial shade and full sun, exactly the light conditions that you would expect in it’s rainforest canopy habitat. Unlike most Bromeliads this species will retain it’s coloration when grown in shade.
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Bromeliads do not require water at their roots, instead keep the ‘cup’ in the centre of their rosettes topped up with water. In the wild they will fill up with rainwater to stay healthy in periods of drought.
Caring for this plant:
Spring & Summer: Move outside when the weather is warm enough. Use wire or string to tie them into branches in your garden.
Autumn & Winter: Move indoors to protect this tender bromeliad from cold. Be sure to keep the central rosette topped up with water when growing indoors.
