Zebra Zonatus

About:

Cryptanthus Zebra Zonatus also known as Zebra-Leaf Earth-Star is a plant forming a rosette of mid-green leaves with irregular zebra-like white cross bands. It occasionally produces a succession of white star like blooms from the center of the plant. This plant can be grown in mixed container gardens for a striking color and extra texture contrast. Cryptanthus Zebra Zonatus are one of the easiest terrestrial bromeliads to grow.

Flowering season: Summer

Planting Media: Soilrite mix would be a perfect planting medium for all kinds of plants.  If required pebbles (1-1.5cm) can be added to the mix to make sure the planting medium is well drained.

Water: Cryptanthus thrive in humid conditions, and you should make efforts to keep them moist. However, most bromeliads are fairly tolerant of drought conditions. Make sure, however, not to rest them in standing water. A moderately damp environment is moisture enough for these plants.

Sunlight: Different Cryptanthus varieties need different levels of light, but most plants within this genus will generally thrive in some sort of indirect sunlight or light shade—remember, they naturally grow under the cover of trees in rainforests. Direct sunlight could potentially bleach the bromeliad foliage, or make it appear leathery.

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