Flaming Sword (Vriesea splendens 'Era')

Description

Bromeliad (Vriesea sp.) - Large

Leathery strap-shaped leaves that are irregularly striped with maroon-green form a funnel-shaped rosette, from which a luminous orange-red, spear-like raceme is jettisoned. The appearance of the flower usually signals the end of the individual rosette, however if you keep it in good conditions, you should soon find new shoots starting to appear from the base to take its place.

Requires light shade and well-draining soil, this is perfect for any tropical climate.