Cryptanthus Red Bird
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Cryptanthus Red Bird
cv. of unknown parentage, Hummel <1973. Will redden in bright light, must keep indoors, keep mix damp, don't water leaves, best in water-tight container & top up regularly. Dorr said, 'Medium - while an offshoot this plant has a red-rose center and very dark green leaves - At maturity it is a lovely glossy red-rose color on the upperside of the leaves and silver underleaf'.Dorr1977illp11, BSI-ICBH-1979, TFG1976, FL1978, TF1980, MB1998, ColinCat1991, BP1982, HNH1982
Ian Hook, 04/04 Sydney, BSA 04/04.
Ian Hook, 05/04 Sydney, BSA 04/04, 2nd plant bought.
Ian Hook, 07/04 Sydney, 1st plant with lots of sun.
Ian Hook, 12/04 Sydney.
Ian Hook, 08/07 Sydney.
Ian Hook, 08/07 Sydney.
Ian Hook, 08/07 Sydney.

Updated 27/08/07