An artificial hybrid. One of the parent is Vrisea carinata distributing in central America.

Vriesea x poelmannii Red type

Vriesea x poelmannii hort.

[ Artificial hybrid ]: Vriesea carinata x ?
[ Etymology ] Poelmann (Person's name?)

The red floral bracts are large and standing out.

[ Width ] 50 cm
[ Height ] 30 cm
[ Petal ] Yellowish green
[ Bract ] Dark red
[ Flower ] July - August
[ Flower ] 8 - 44 days, every 3 years

[ Cultivar ]
Yellow type

[ 1st Plant 2019 - ]

Classification

[ Genus ] Vriesea
[ Species ] x poelmannii

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
Jan. 2025 Inflorescences began to grow from a foliage of the clump.

Mar. 2024 A capsule opened and seeds were scattered.

Jun. 2023 It flowered.
Jan. 2023 Inflorescences began to grow from 2 foliages of the clump.

Mar. 2021 An offset began to grow from each bloomed foliage.

Jul. 2020 It flowered.

Aug. 2019 Good condition.