Vriesea splendens
Flaming Sword Bromeliad
Family: Bromeliaceae Bromeliad
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 20" / 30cm to 50cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Leaf color | Blue, green, purple, variegated |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, vase |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |