Cryptanthus Bromeliad, Earth Star 'Black Magic'

Cryptanthus

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus)
Synonym
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
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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:

Carlsbad, California

Bartow, Florida

Miami, Florida(2 reports)

Odessa, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | February 2016 | neutral

Seed Parent: 'Arautiac'
Pollen Parent: 'Racinae'

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | January 2004 | positive

Edgewood, Washington
One of the great earthstar bromeliads. It forms a star with its leaves and the plant hugs the ground. It wi...Read More

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Alachua, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2004 | positive

Cryptanthus Black Mystic - is a small dark Cryptanthus that has almost a black/grey foliage. Although it is used mainly in the interior a...Read More

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