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Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Dusk'

Cryptanthus

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Family

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

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Genus

Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

This plant is monocarpic

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

C. 'Dusk' has fairly broad leaves for a cryptanthus. They are bronzed by bright light, but have a silvery overlay.
The seed par...Read More

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