Werauhia ORORIENSIS

Werauhia ORORIENSIS - Orosi werauhia, Werauhia ororiensis, Vriesea, Thecophyllum.

Werauhia is a genus of epiphytic and terrestrial plants in the Bromeliaceae family, comprising about 80 species native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Plants are adapted to living in conditions of high humidity and possess a pronounced rosette of dense leaves.

Leaves are usually broad, sword-shaped, gathered in a dense funnel-shaped rosette capable of accumulating water. The peduncle is central, straight or drooping, often brightly colored. The inflorescence consists of numerous flowers with bracts, and can be simple or branched. Flowering is often accompanied by bright coloration of the central leaves.

Orosi werauhia is a rare species with rigid lanceolate leaves up to 50 cm (19.7 in) long gathered in a dense rosette. The peduncle is erect, with bright purple bracts. Flowers are tubular, cream or greenish-white, gathered in a compact terminal inflorescence. After flowering, the rosette gradually dies off, forming basal offsets.

Seeds are sown on the surface of moist sphagnum or peat mixture. Sowings are covered with a lid, and high humidity and a temperature of 22-25 °C (72-77 °F) are maintained. Lighting is diffused, constant, up to 14 hours a day.

Seedlings appear in 3-5 weeks. The maximum possible germination period is up to 2 months. Pricking out is carried out after the formation of 3-4 true leaves. Young plants grow slowly and need stable humidity.

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It is placed in bright diffused light, preferably under grow lights or on an east/west window. Direct sun at noon can cause burns. Air humidity is maintained at 60-80%.

Temperature during active growth is 20-28 °C (68-82 °F). In winter, keeping at no lower than 16 °C (61 °F) is desirable. Watering is carried out into the center of the rosette and onto the substrate. Water must be soft. In winter, watering volume is reduced.

A loose substrate for epiphytes is used - a mixture of bark, sphagnum moss, and charcoal. Maintenance without substrate is possible - in humid rooms on driftwood or in a basket. Repotting is carried out after flowering is complete or offsets appear.

Fertilizers are applied 1-2 times a month with a weak solution of fertilizer for orchids or bromeliads, preferably foliar. In winter, feeding is not carried out.

Shaping is not required. Propagation is carried out by basal offsets, separated after they reach half the size of the mother plant. Flowering occurs after 2-3 years.