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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 8 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Dark brown, heavily covered with silver banding
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Zonatus Silver x Ocean Mist
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Cryptanthus
  • Earth Star
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-03-04
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-02-22
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-12-03
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-12-03
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-28
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-28
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-28
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2020-09-25
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-02-26
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plantladylin From December 3, 2020 to March 4, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased plant from Tropiflora November 2020.
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