Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star

Cryptanthusacaulis

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus)
Species
acaulis (a-KAW-liss)
Synonym
Cryptanthus discolor
Cryptanthus sinuosus
Cryptanthus testaceus
Madvigia densiflora
Tillandsia acaulis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Danger
N/A
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
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

Clayton, California

Bartow, Florida

Cincinnati, Ohio

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(Zone 4b) | December 2004 | positive

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