Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cryptanthus (krip-TAN-thus) (Info)
Species: bahianus (bah-hee-AY-nus) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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