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    Cryptanthus fosterianus

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Cryptanthus fosterianus plant details

    Cryptanthus fosterianus is an evergreen bromeliad with green, red, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptanthus fosterianus

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, red, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptanthus fosterianus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A striking cryptanthus with white cross banding on hot pink foliage with a black stripe. Best in shade, great house plant. Treat like a tropical plant. Terrestrial bromeliad, grows in regular soil. Water when dry but don't let it get soggy for too long.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cryptanthus fosterianus plant

    How to Grow Cryptanthus fosterianus

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • red
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Cryptanthus 'Black Mystic'

    aka Cryptanthus 'Black Earth Stars', Earth Star, Starfish Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cryptanthus 'Black Mystic' by Cactus Jungle
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    Cryptanthus 'Cascade'

    aka Cascade Earth Star

    Plant Type

    Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite'

    aka Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlight', Cryptanthus x 'Pink Starlite', Earth Star, Pink Starlite Earth Star, Starfish Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine'

    aka Cryptanthus 'Elaine', Cryptanthus zebrinus 'Pink Zebra', Pink Zebra Earth Star

    Plant Type

    Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 10"-14"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine' foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby'

    aka Ruby Earth Star

    Plant Type

    Bromeliad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 5"-7"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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