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Cryptanthus Bromeliads Care

Cryptanthus Spp.

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What is the plant

Cryptanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek cryptos (hidden) and anthos (flower). Cryptanthus Bromeliads are a rather funky looking houseplant with stiff, slightly coarse leaves.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

15°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Cryptanthus thrive in tropical conditions, and you should make efforts to keep them moist. Make sure, however, not to rest them in standing water. A moderately damp environment is moisture enough for these plants.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    This is another thing your Cryptanthus may not need because they grow slowly and stay compact.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    In order to maximize growth, Cryptanthus should be fertilized. Cryptanthus will thrive on any balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Cryptanthus varieties require differing amounts of lights.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Bromeliads prefer somewhat acidic soil, such as that provided any peat-based commercial potting soil. Plant them in a pot with good drainage, large enough for the offsets that will appear around the mother plant after it blooms.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Cryptanthus makes an ideal houseplant: Keeping them around 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit will allow these bromeliads to thrive.

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  • Additional

    Additional

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    Non-toxic Cryptanthus is a genus of plants found in the Bromeliaceae family. Cryptanthus bromeliads are unique in that they only grow terrestrially as opposed to many other bromeliads that can grow mounted on a substrate. The genus get its name from the Greek word meaning hidden flower.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    126 people already have this plant 31 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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