Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Red Star'

Cryptanthus

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus)
Synonym
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
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Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
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Classification
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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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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Fox Island, 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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