Common names:
Earth Star
Bromeliad

Botanical names:
Cryptanthus unostazAccepted
Cryptanthus szd o.si utnavrifiSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Soil pH Preferences:Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7a
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Other
Flower Color:Russet
Flower Time:Spring
Late spring or early summer
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Root
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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