Cryptanthus ‘Ruby’
Young plant in a plastic pot, suitable for indoor pots, terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.
Cryptanthus ‘Ruby’ is a terrestrial bromeliad forming a low, star-shaped rosette. Foliage develops coral red to golden-toned coloration, with intensity influenced by light levels and plant maturity. The leaves are firm and slightly textured, creating a bold, ground-level accent ideal for terrariums and planted displays.
Plant Stats:
- Type:
- Bromeliad
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Temperature:
- 18–30 °C
- Humidity:
- Medium to High (60–90%)
- Maximum Size:
- ~15–25 cm in diameter
- Origin:
- Brazil
Natural Variation & Transport
Bromeliads naturally vary in color, pattern, and form. Color intensity depends on light, humidity, nutrition, and maturity. No two plants are identical, especially cultivated varieties. Minor cosmetic stress (leaf marks, color dulling, or slight deformation) may occur during transport and is normal.
General Bromeliad Care
Provide bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and good air circulation. Bromeliads can be grown mounted or potted in a well-draining medium. Keep the central cup of mature plants filled with clean water, flushing it periodically.
Color intensity depends on light strength and growing conditions; stronger light with modest feeding produces the best coloration. Bromeliads grow slowly and produce pups during their life cycle. Each rosette blooms once, then gradually declines while leaving offsets to continue growth. Suitable for terrariums, vivariums, and tropical plant displays.
Biosecurity & Animal Safety
Plants are disinfected and maintained in low-risk conditions and kept free from animals. However, all bromeliads were previously grown outdoors. For sensitive enclosures or animal habitats, we recommend additional sanitation before introduction.
Find more terrarium plants along with terrarium enclosures and equipments such as lights, misters, humidifiers, hygrometers, substrates, tools and materials available in our store. For other terrarium services, contact us for more details.
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Description
Young plant in a plastic pot, suitable for indoor pots, terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.
Cryptanthus ‘Ruby’ is a terrestrial bromeliad forming a low, star-shaped rosette. Foliage develops coral red to golden-toned coloration, with intensity influenced by light levels and plant maturity. The leaves are firm and slightly textured, creating a bold, ground-level accent ideal for terrariums and planted displays.
Plant Stats:
- Type:
- Bromeliad
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Temperature:
- 18–30 °C
- Humidity:
- Medium to High (60–90%)
- Maximum Size:
- ~15–25 cm in diameter
- Origin:
- Brazil
Natural Variation & Transport
Bromeliads naturally vary in color, pattern, and form. Color intensity depends on light, humidity, nutrition, and maturity. No two plants are identical, especially cultivated varieties. Minor cosmetic stress (leaf marks, color dulling, or slight deformation) may occur during transport and is normal.
General Bromeliad Care
Provide bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and good air circulation. Bromeliads can be grown mounted or potted in a well-draining medium. Keep the central cup of mature plants filled with clean water, flushing it periodically.
Color intensity depends on light strength and growing conditions; stronger light with modest feeding produces the best coloration. Bromeliads grow slowly and produce pups during their life cycle. Each rosette blooms once, then gradually declines while leaving offsets to continue growth. Suitable for terrariums, vivariums, and tropical plant displays.
Biosecurity & Animal Safety
Plants are disinfected and maintained in low-risk conditions and kept free from animals. However, all bromeliads were previously grown outdoors. For sensitive enclosures or animal habitats, we recommend additional sanitation before introduction.
Find more terrarium plants along with terrarium enclosures and equipments such as lights, misters, humidifiers, hygrometers, substrates, tools and materials available in our store. For other terrarium services, contact us for more details.
