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

Synonym:Cryptanthus sinuosus

Synonym:Cryptanthus testaceus

Synonym:Madvigia densiflora

Synonym:Tillandsia acaulis

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Textured

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting