General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Bright pink over dark brown with feathery silver crossbar markings.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Child plants: 4 child plants

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Common names
  • Earth Star
  • Cryptanthus
  • Bromeliad

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Date: 2022-04-10
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-10-02
A gorgeous plant I bought on sale!
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2016-03-08

Date: 2022-04-10
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-10-20
Location: New York, NY
Date: 2014-10
Bronx bot garden conservatory
Location: greenhouse at Reynolda Gardens, Winston-Salem NC
Date: 2015-04-03
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-12-26
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