Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Cryptanthus

Species:

Cryptanthus euglossinii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures and high humidity. Light aids germination. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI