Vriesea Astrid & PotVriesea Astrid The Vriesea Astrid is commonly known as the Flaming Sword quite the powerful name and this houseplant certainly lives up to it! It flowers for three to six months of the year, and its blooms are spectacular. It comes with a perfectly fitting ceramic, ribbed pot. There are 250 varieties of Vriesea and this plant has origins in south and central America. It's an epiphyte in its native habitat, which means that despite its tendency to grow