This epiphytic or lithophytic perennial forms rosettes with stiff leathery leaves. The pale green strap like leaves have a dark green netted appearance and the small yellow tube-shape flowers appear in an upright spike during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Vriesea fenestralis is naturally found in South America growing in Brazil in coastal and mountainous rainforests. It prefers a semi-shaded to shaded, wind protected humid position. It grows in composted leaf mould, that is reliably moist and moderately fertile and is frost and drought tender.

This bromeliad is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in tropical gardens, as an understory or is used in the forks of trees as a specimen. It is also planted along water courses on large rocks and is suitable for coastal or mountain regions. It establishes from division 1 in to 2 years and can be grown in containers, commonly under glass in cold climates. ID 2924

Vriesea (VREEZ-ee-a)  fenestralis (fen-eh-STRAH-lis)

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)