Cryptanthus 'Maleficent' HOUSEPLANT A rare species described only

A rare species described only in 2007 by Leme and Siquiera

An easy grower in shaded locations

This is a relatively newly described ant plant

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who more than likely bought it from Bob Whitman and Warren Loose at Southern Exposure Nursery back in the day when they were still in business

Cryptanthus 'Maleficent' HOUSEPLANT A rare species described onlyThis Ed Edmiston hybrid, a cultivar of 'Diverse Pink' x argyrophyllus, matures to an open, extra large, round rosette to 24 inches in diameter. About 16, black margined, semi glossy, undulating, relatively narrow, trichome sprinkled deep cherry red leaves with black mottled cross banding. Rosette flattens at flowering with a central, semi recessed cluster of white blooms. ***For best results, we recommend growing this particular cultivar in a dirty