Cryptanthus zonatus Plant Supports Collector value: Rarely available

Collector value: Rarely available

Large white flowers release a heavy orange-blossom fragrance before the fruit begins to swell

Humidity: Target ≥80% RH with gentle airflow to protect leaf edges and finish

Its unique leaf transformation from semi-glossy

The subspecies gounellei is the nominate form

Cryptanthus zonatus Plant Supports Collector value: Rarely availableCryptanthus zonatus Cryptanthus zonatus forms a broad, flat rosette of stiff pointed leaves crossed by silver grey to cream horizontal bands. The darker ground colour varies from green and brown to deep purple, and some dark forms show a much paler silver white reverse. Fine surface scales, rippled margins and small teeth give the blades a rough finish. Longer leaves add wider sequences of dark and pale zones as the initially tight rosette opens