Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Cryptanthus

Species:

Cryptanthus zonatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Native Range

Brazil

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures around 25-30°C. Surface sow on moist medium.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI