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ActiveVriesea Lindl. · Vriesea
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Variety traits
Vriesea plant height
Vriesea Lindl.
The height of Vriesea is measured at the flowering stage as the distance from the base of the rosette to the top of the inflorescence. The trait is highly variable, ranging from compact forms 30–60 cm tall to large species reaching 1.5 meters.
In the reference 5 varieties crop Vriesea, where this is mentioned in the description.
When assessing the height of Vriesea, it is customary to distinguish between the height of the leaf rosette and the total height of the plant including the flower stalk, as it is the inflorescence that determines the decorative value. Since there are no fixed agronomic standards, the classification into short and tall varieties depends on the intended use of the plant in interior landscaping.
Plant height is closely linked to its life cycle and cultivation methods. The habit of the crop is regulated by pot volume, light intensity, and the nature of vegetative propagation, where an important indicator is the height of offshoots relative to the mother plant, which dies after completing the flowering phase.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Vriesea mentioned in the description
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