Vriesea leaf curl

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by wulfgar87, Mar 24, 2007.

  1. wulfgar87

    wulfgar87 Active Member

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    Hello,

    Got this Vriesea, think its a Joyae, about a week ago. Just wondering about the cause of the leaves curling...too much water or not enough and so on. It was in a really small pot if that has anything to do with it. I've put it into a much larger pot to allow the pups root systems to grow.

    I've also added some pics of the inflorescence incase anyone has a better idea of what species it is. I got it for the pups as all the blooms were dead so i mostly went off the Bracts (correct term for the redish spikes?) which are fading too.
     

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  2. Liz

    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Do you have it in artificialy heated room like too near a gas heater. Not sure what sort of heating you might use but gas space heaters are not so good for indoor plants

    might be a reason
    liz
     
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  3. wulfgar87

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    It was curled before i got it.

    But noted for next winter.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Tank bromeliads roll like this when the tank is not being kept filled. It seems to be how they wilt.
     
  5. micaylala17

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    What kind of bromeliad is it exactly? I'm pretty sure i have the exact same species. Can anyone help me out by telling me some basic care? It's in a really small pot and i worry if that's bad for this plant or not.
     

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