Saunders Vriesea
Vriesea saundersii
Family: Bromeliaceae
Saunders Vriesea grows in bright indirect light and prefers airy organic epiphytic mix. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Saunders Vriesea
Saunders Vriesea growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Airy organic epiphytic mix with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Saunders Vriesea as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Saunders Vriesea (Vriesea saundersii) is listed in the Bromeliaceae family and categorized as a epiphytic perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2989
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Epiphytic perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Saunders Vriesea is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Airy organic epiphytic mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Airy organic epiphytic mix
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.