Vriesea Gigantea Nova, of the Bromeliad family, is a wide leaf plant with a beautiful rosette shape. Slow Growing. Vertical markings of light to medium green along the growth pattern of the plant. The “Nova” has more mottling on its leaves than the standard Vriesea Gigantea. Can grow large up to 30” Wide. Native to Brazil. Vriesea can be grown similarly to air plants as they are epiphytic in nature. They use their roots to hang on to rocks, bark, and soil. If planting in soil use a mix of orchid and bromeliad substrate. Lightly water substrate when dry. Mostly water in the central reservoir of the plant to avoid root rot. Fertilizing works best if sprayed or added into the central reservoir when watering. Our Tillandsia fertilizer works well for this. Prefer bright filtered light. If planting outdoors avoid high and low temperatures moving them inside or to shelter during these times. Propagation occurs through offsets, typically after blooming. Shipped bare root.