Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tritoma
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tritoma
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tritoma
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
tritoma
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
tritoma
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tritoma
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
Tritoma
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.