Cryptanthus strawberry

Description

Cryptanthus 'Strawberry' is a compact and highly decorative terrestrial bromeliad valued for its colorful foliage with red to pink tones reminiscent of a strawberry. Its low, star-shaped rosette brings a bright and contrasting touch to humid terrariums and tropical plant compositions. It is a horticultural cultivar selected for its intense coloration.

Origin

Native to Brazil, where it naturally grows on the forest floor in humid tropical environments.

Foliage

Compact rosette with stiff leaves showing shades of red, pink, and green depending on light exposure, creating a very vivid ornamental effect.

Cultivar

'Strawberry'

Cultivation

Thrives in bright indirect light, high humidity, and a light, well-draining substrate. Avoid complete drying.

Maintenance

Moderate and regular watering. Avoid stagnant water in the center of the rosette. Good air circulation is recommended.

Compatibility

Tropical humid terrarium: Yes • Paludarium: Yes • Indoor: Yes

Key information

• Name: Cryptanthus 'Strawberry'
• Family: Bromeliaceae
• Type: Compact terrestrial bromeliad
• Light: indirect
• Humidity: high
• Difficulty: easy to intermediate