What To Expect
You will receive a healthy plant that meets our strict quality standards in a nursery pot size of your choosing. No two plants are alike, and yours will have its own unique shape, size and personality; expect this natural variation from the photos. We offer a plant health guarantee on all of our plants! Please see our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy for more information. We also include shipping heat packs at no charge as needed during cold weather. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ or Contact Us!
With over 1,200 different varieties, Cryptanthus have incredibly varied and beautiful foliage ranging from dark green and variegated to bright reds and pinks to silvery stripes. This variety, 'Elaine', boasts star-like style pink-marginated, black foliage with gray striations. It's both a rare and unique variety! Provide this plant with a well-drained soil, average moisture, and high humidity for best growth. High light levels will produce the most intense foliage colors. Known for their foliage, they can also sometimes produce blooms. This variety will turn a pale or turn green is provided low light levels. This plant will put out small plants, called pups, near the base of the plant. The pups will replace the original plant when it degrades after flowering. You can remove them from the mother plant and pot them up!
Available in 5" nursery pot.
Ed's Plant Profile
Ed's Care Guide