Flaming Sword Plant
Flaming Sword (Vriesea splendens) is a cactus growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Cactus
Height
0.5-1 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Organic compost
Watering
Water regularly; prefers moist soil
Plant Weight
0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 - 0.5
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental use
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Known for unique, colorful flowers; decorative plant.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, leaf distortion
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Improves air quality and indoor humidity.
- Some bromeliads have antioxidant compounds, though this species is not commonly used medicinally.