Cryptanthus are commonly referred to as “Earth Stars”. Keep the soil damp at all times during the growing season, minimize water in winter. Prefers bright indirect light, will tolerate a bit of early morning or late afternoon direct sun, midday sun can scorch the leaves. Protect from temps below 40F.
Bright, indirect light brings out the sharpest leaf banding; low light causes the foliage to fade. Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy; unlike many bromeliads, Cryptanthus do not hold water in their central urn.
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Bromeliad Cryptanthus zonatus
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