Cryptanthus are perennial plants that maintain their foliage year-round, characterized by their rosette shape. They feature leathery leaves with wavy edges and a strap-like appearance, frequently displaying attractive variegation. During the summer, these plants produce small, greenish-white flowers that are generally not prominent but may emit a pleasant fragrance.

Cryptanthus

Cryptanthus 'Black Mystic'

Cryptanthus 'Cascade'

Cryptanthus 'It' (v)

Cryptanthus 'Luddemannii'

Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight' is a stemless bromeliad that develops a low, wide rosette reaching approximately 20 cm in diameter. Its foliage consists of strap-like leaves featuring serrated edges and wavy margins, adorned with pink stripes.

Cryptanthus 'Red Starlight' (v)

Cryptanthus 'Strawberries Flambé'

Cryptanthus 'Zebrinus'

Cryptanthus Carnival Group

Cryptanthus Feuerzauber Group

Cryptanthus Italy Group

Cryptanthus Silber Lila Group

Cryptanthus acaulis

Cryptanthus acaulis 'Zebrinus'

Cryptanthus acaulis var. ruber

Cryptanthus acaulis var. ruber 'New Coster's Favorite' (v)

Cryptanthus alagoanus

Cryptanthus bahianus

Cryptanthus beuckeri

Cryptanthus bivittatus is a stemless bromeliad that develops a broad, low rosette reaching approximately 30 cm in diameter. Its leaves are strap-like, featuring toothed edges and wavy margins, adorned with pale green or pink stripes. This species is well-suited for terrariums and bottle gardens.

Cryptanthus bivittatus

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Minor'

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' is a perennial plant that maintains its foliage year-round, developing rosettes that can reach up to 30 cm in diameter. Its leaves are elongated and olive green, featuring creamy-white stripes and a prominent infusion of deep pink hues throughout.

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' (v)

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Red Star'

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Roseus Pictus'

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Rubin Star'

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby'

Cryptanthus bromelioides

A perennial that maintains its foliage year-round, this plant reaches a height of up to 20 cm. It develops open rosettes comprised of elongated, olive-green leaves. These leaves feature creamy-white edges and stripes, with subtle pink hues.

Cryptanthus bromelioides var. tricolor (v)

Cryptanthus dayanus

Cryptanthus diversifolius

Cryptanthus fosterianus

Cryptanthus lacerdae

Cryptanthus lacerdae 'Menescal'

Cryptanthus marginatus

Cryptanthus undulatus

Cryptanthus x osyanus

Cryptanthus x roseus 'Le Rey'

Cryptanthus x roseus 'Marian Oppenheimer'

Cryptanthus zonatus is a perennial that develops a rosette of long, narrow, dark green leaves, which feature distinctive cross-banding in silvery-grey hues and hints of copper. During the summer, it produces small white flowers in loose clusters. This plant is well-suited for use in terrariums and bottle gardens.