Cryptanthus 'Elaine' Size:4" Pot red-brown and deeply fissured into

red-brown and deeply fissured into broad vertical plates

In late spring they will produce small white flowers

Plant in full sun to shade

They grow well when there is a layer of brick and charcoal pieces

This care-free plant has head of narrow

Cryptanthus 'Elaine' Size:4" Pot red-brown and deeply fissured intoBotanical Name: Cryptanthus 'Elaine' Common Names: Earth Star Elaine Description: This genus is in the Bromeliad family and is native to Brazil. It has bright pink and dark purple stripes with a highly contrasted white that is striated in the pattern. This is a stunning plant. The mature plant can reach over 18 inches in diameter and is an impressive sight to behold.