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Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' (Ruby Earth Star)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002930



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Bromeliales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Cryptanthus
Species: Cryptanthus bivittatus
Cultivar: Ruby
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Ornamental
  • Subtropical
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Bronze
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
  • Burgundy
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Sandy / Light
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Bloom Colour edit
  • White
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stolon / Runner
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