Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Red Star'

Cryptanthus

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

East Haven, Connecticut

Lecanto, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Youngsville, Louisiana

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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St Joseph, MO | October 2014 | positive

A cute little indoor plant. Mine bloomed this year and made 4 baby plants atop Mom. Not sure if they can be cut off and rooted. Period...Read More

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East Haven, CT | April 2013 | positive

Hi everyone! I think that this is the type of plant that I have except mine is green. It said 'red star' on the pot when I bought it. So ...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2010 | positive

I have mine outside in a shadehouse, it survived the dipping temps last winter (20*s for over a week) but did not like it. It turns red a...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) | May 2009 | positive

I kept it indoors in a bright window over winter, and now have it on my porch where it gets morning sun. It has developed more pink color...Read More

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