Vriesea ospinae gruberi

Vriesea ospinae gruberi is a Bromeliad grown for its fine foliage and pretty flowers. It produces large flower spikes that rise above the foliage in summer to bear small but showy red and cream flowers. It produces colourful, green and cream variegated foliage as it grows to about 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide. vriesea ospinae gruberi is commonly added to tropical gardens where it is used in borders and mixed plantings, or simply maintained in a container.

Vriesea ospinae var gruberi

Vriesea ospinae var gruberi is a Bromeliad grown for its fine foliage and pretty flowers. It produces large flower spikes that rise above the foliage in summer to bear small but showy red and cream flowers. The foliage comprises colourful, green and cream variegated leaves. It grows as a clump to about 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide, and produces ‘pups’ that will allow it to colonise a larger area with time. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered, frost free site. Vriesea ospinae var gruberi is commonly added to tropical gardens where it is used in borders and mixed plantings, or simply maintained in a container.