Skip to content

Cryptanthus Bromelioides - Plant

Sold out
Original price ₹ 209
Original price ₹ 209
₹ 209
₹ 209
Current price ₹ 209

Today's Offer

  • Get ₹249 Air Purifier Money Plant Free
    *On orders above ₹599
  • Get ₹275 Vegetable garden pack
    *On orders above ₹599
  • Get Pack of 2 Plant Growth Booster Free
    *On all orders
  • Earn 200% ncash
    On all orders placed today
* check details on cart page

Images are for reference purposes only. Actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc. The product is replaceable but not returnable.

Description

Cryptanthus Bromelioides - Plant

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Cryptanthus Bromelioides care

Cryptanthus Bromelioides uses

Trending Collections

Save 40% with Gardening Solutions

You may also need


Frequently Asked Questions

Do Cryptanthus need sun?

Most Cryptanthus prefer indirect bright light / Artificial bright light.

How to plant Cryptanthus?

1. To grow Cryptanthus in pot, choose a pot having of 4-inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright light / Artificial bright light location.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow the below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright light / Artificial bright light.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get indirect bright light / Artificial bright light. Water the plant when surface soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing(spring) season(February-March).

Is Cryptanthus a succulent?

Yes Cryptanthus is a succulent plant.

Can Cryptanthus grow in shade?

Yes, it will also grow where it will get indirect bright light / Artificial bright light.

How to water Cryptanthus?

1. Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

How to propagate Cryptanthus?

You can propagate Cryptanthus from pups and cuttings. Consider the following points to propagate through pups
1. Remove the pups from the main parent plant.
2. Dry pups for around 3 days before planting it.
3. Use a pot having a 4-inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
4. Fill the pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content.
5. Place a pup in the soil, and don does not push it inside the soil too much. Only 1/4 of the stem should be under the soil and water it.
6. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light.

How to grow Cryptanthus?

Plant is grown by pups and cuttings. Consider the following points to grow plant. 
1. Sunlight- Indirect bright light / Artificial bright light is required. 
2. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 3-4 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch. 
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season.

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com 

Cryptanthus plant care?

Make sure your plant is getting enough amount of Indirect bright light / Artificial bright light, No need to water it daily, water it when the upper layer of the soil(3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. avoid overwatering. so drainage is important to prevent rot. Check the drainage hole to allow excess water to escape. Protect your plant from a cold climate by keeping it in a mildly warm and dry location. Feed it with any organic nitrogen-rich fertilizer once a month.

Customer Reviews

Based on 71 reviews
51%
(36)
20%
(14)
28%
(20)
1%
(1)
0%
(0)
S
Shikha gupta
Received the plants fresh and healthy , packing extraordinar

Value for money. Received the plants healthy and fresh in excellent packing . Received as advised .

F
Fnfnnfnf Kfkkdkd
Surprised by seeing package

Excellent packaging and reasonable price and good plants

P
Purnima
Amazing plants ordered from nurserylive.

Amazing plants

P
Parita Sharma
EXCELLENT !! want to buy more

Excellent packaging and good healthy plants!!

D
Dinesh Gupta
Very good plants

Very happy to have them.. very good repackaging

Related Category