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Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Indian Maiden'

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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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2005 | positive

This is a hybrid of C.'Mars' X C. fosterianus that has a lovely pattern of reddish brown and silver.

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