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    Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus'

    Also Known As

    • Cryptanthus 'Zebra Star'
    • Cryptanthus 'Zebrina'
    • Cryptanthus zonatus 'Zebrinus'
    • Black Guinea Wing
    • Zebrinus Earth Star

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 10"-16"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus' plant details

    Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus' is an evergreen bromeliad with chocolate, variegated and white foliage. white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus'

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate, variegated and white
    Mature size: 10 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms
    Uses: container plant, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This uniquely colored Cryptanthus produces a rosette of deep burgundy or nearly black leaves with irregular white cross bands. This easy to grow tropical looks great spilling from terra-cotta colored containers, in mixed container gardens, or as an underplanting for larger growing plants. Probably our favorite Earth Star! 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 'Zebrinus' plant

    How to Grow Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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