Cryptanthus zonatus f. fuscum
ZEBRA PLANT, ZEBRA STAR
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 11-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to neutral
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: South America

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Cryptanthus zonatus f. fuscum
ZEBRA PLANT, ZEBRA STAR
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 11-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to neutral
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: red-brown; banded silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, mass planting, accents, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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