Vriesea hieroglyphica

Vriesea hieroglyphica É. Morren (1884)

[ Etymology ] Hieroglyphs, ancient Egyptian characters

Forms a beautiful large rosette with leaves having hieroglyph-like bands. It is often called as the King of Bromeliads.

[ Width ] 50 cm
[ Height ] 40 cm
[ Petal ] Yellow
[ Bract ] Green
[ Flower ] July - August
[ Flower ] for 11 - 25 days at night, every 2 years, fragrant

[ Plant ]
[ Inflorescence ]
[ Flower ]
[ Leaf ]
[ Root ]
[ Offset ]
[ Capsule ]
[ Seed ]
[ Seedling ]

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Vriesea
[ Species ] hieroglyphica

[ Synonyms ]
Tillandsia hieroglyphica Bull ex É. Morren (1885)

Cultivation

Informations summarized here are based on our experiences, and TrekGEO does not guarantee the results by cultivating in the same or similar conditions described here. Even a species of Tillandsia differs substantially between individuals, and is very sensitive in changes of environments. Applicatons of any idea inspired by this site should be at your own risks.

1st Plant

Cultivation condition
Partial shade, Tanking, Potting, Indoors
May 2025 An inflorescence began to grow from a foliage from the 2-foliage clump.
Jan 2025 Several roots began to grow from the bottom of the foliage.

Sep 2022 2 offsets began to grow at the bottom of the foliage.
Jul 2022 It flowered.
May 2022 An inflorescence began to grow.

Aug 2021 The original foliage flowered in 2020 died and was removed.
Apr 2021 Capsules dropped on the ground and seeds were scattered.

Aug 2020 Capsules began to grow.
Jul 2020 An offset began to grow at the beginning of the flowering period.
Jul. 2020 It flowered.
Jun 2020 4 side spikes began to grow.
May 2020 An inflorescence began to grow.

Feb 2019 Good condition.