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 (Tip) ] Green C40 M0 Y100 K0
[ Petal (Base) ] Yellow C0 M0 Y80 K0
[ Bract ] Dark red C0 M100 Y80 K0

[ 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
Jun 2025 It flowered.
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.