At anthesis the plant takes on a red blush all over with the center becoming cherry red with a white ring around the inflorescence
Tall stems of dark brown have many branches and spines in groups of three
A flaming red plant for bright shade to light sun in landscape
with a bulbous base and somewhat floppy leaves
Does best in light shade
Cryptanthus 'Jennifer' Hanging Pot At anthesis the plant takesThis Carole Richtmyer hybrid, a cross of sinuosus High N Mighty x Hawaiian Beauty introduced in 1991, is still a real beauty to add to your Cryptanthus collection. This large growing plant, to 18 in diameter, has a round open rosette form. The many leaves, 18+, are oblanceolate, 1. 75 wide, and are remarkable for their clear red color, green under mottling, silver bands in good light, and light scurfing underneath. *VIPP plants are Offsets