Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Cryptanthus

Species:

Cryptanthus praetextus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light and warm temperatures (70-80°F) for germination. Surface sow on moist medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI