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Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight'

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A stemless bromeliad forming a low, spreading rosette about 20cm across. The rosettes are composed of strap-shaped, toothed, wavy-margined leaves with pink stripes

Scientific classification

Species: Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight' (Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight')
Genus: Cryptanthus
Family: Bromeliaceae

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Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight'

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Culture

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Quick identification of Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight'

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Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight' care guide

Mist leaf rosettes regularly, soak base substrate after full drying out
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Watering

Mist leaf rosettes regularly, soak base substrate after full drying out

Fertilizing

Extremely diluted low-nitrogen feed once single time yearly growing season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets in early summer

Growing

Grow indoors as a houseplant or under glass in a terrestrial bromeliad compost. Position in bright, filtered light and maintain moderate to high humidity. When in growth water moderately but carefully and apply a dilute liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation for further information

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