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    Cryptanthus 'Cascade'

    Also Known As

    • Cascade Earth Star

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Cryptanthus 'Cascade' plant details

    Cryptanthus 'Cascade' is an evergreen bromeliad with green and red foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptanthus 'Cascade'

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 0 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptanthus 'Cascade'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Red-tinged and edged, green arching foliage is borne in low, tight rosettes. The offsets of this variety cascade on arching stems from the mother plants creating a great hanging basket. Cryptanthus are one of the easiest terrestrial bromeliads to grow. Provide with a well-drained soil, average moisture, and high humidity. High light levels, but not direct sun, will produce the most intense foliage colors, colored forms may pale or even turn green under low light levels.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Cryptanthus 'Cascade' plant

    How to Grow Cryptanthus 'Cascade'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 5"-7"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 6"-8"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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