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Cryptanthus 'Arlety'

Also Known As

  • Cryptanthus bromelioides 'Giant Pink'
  • Giant Pink Bromeliad
  • Giant Pink Earth Star

Plant type

bromeliad

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 10"-16"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Cryptanthus 'Arlety' plant details

Cryptanthus 'Arlety' is an evergreen bromeliad with pink foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptanthus 'Arlety'

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen pink
Mature size: 10 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptanthus 'Arlety'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright pink foliage have irregular stripes of green across the foliage making a beautiful large rosette. Use this beautiful larger growing Cryptanthus in mixed container gardens or as an underplanting for larger growing tropicals. Easy to grow. 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.

Gardening facts about Cryptanthus 'Arlety' plant

How to Grow Cryptanthus 'Arlety'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bromeliad

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 9"-12"

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

Bromeliad

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 3"

Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bromeliad

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 6"-12"

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

Bromeliad

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 10"-14"

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 5"-7"

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • regular
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