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Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Timothy Plowman'

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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Height

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Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

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)

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Seed Type

This plant is monocarpic

Usage

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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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

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Does it set seed?

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Ploidy

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