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Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Grace'

Cryptanthusacaulis

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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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Species
acaulis (a-KAW-liss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | February 2016 | neutral

Seed Parent: acaulis
Country of origin: New Zealand

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London, KY | July 2003 | positive

There is a tremendous variety of colorful foliage available, but these are subtropical and will die if the temperature goes below 53 degr...Read More

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