How to grow and care for Vriesea carinata Wawra
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Vriesea carinata Wawra, Flaming sword
Vriesea carinata Wawra 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Vriesea carinata Wawra
How often should I water?
check Vriesea carinata Wawra Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Vriesea carinata Wawra need?

Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Vriesea carinata Wawra likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Vriesea carinata Wawra at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Vriesea carinata Wawra prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Vriesea carinata Wawra is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Vriesea, Species: Vriesea carinata
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Poales |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Genus | Vriesea |
Species | Vriesea carinata |
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