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Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star, Starfish Plant 'Black Mystic'

Cryptanthusbivittatus

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus)

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Species

bivittatus (biv-it-TAY-tus)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Veined

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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washout

Lihue, HI | March 2017 | positive

They do flower, but not often as I understand and maybe only in tropical locations. Saw a few on the table flowering when we picked ours out!

DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | March 2016 | neutral

Seed Parent: zonatus v. fuscus hybrid

haworthialover

Nevada, MO (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

I just recieved this plant. I ordered it from joshsfrogs.com (fyi great seller). I was impressed with the size of the plant and the roots...Read More

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Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star, Starfish Plant 'Black Mystic'

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