Common names:
Earth Star
Cryptanthus
Bromeliad

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Fern
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Leaves:Malodorous
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Needled
Broadleaf
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Color:Green
Flower Size:5"-6"
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Houseplant
Resistances:Flood Resistant
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

Cryptanthus 'Frostbite', pups grown from another plant.

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Great info by GigiAdeniumPlumeria Apr 16, 2023 12:27 PM 1

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