Cryptanthus Bromeliads

Cryptanthus Bromeliads Care

Cryptanthus Spp.

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

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
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
This is another thing your Cryptanthus may not need because they grow slowly and stay compact.
Fertilizer
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
Cryptanthus varieties require differing amounts of lights.
Soil
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
Cryptanthus makes an ideal houseplant: Keeping them around 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit will allow these bromeliads to thrive.

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Additional
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.
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