Cryptanthus 'Moon River' vipp 5-14 a rare epiphytic cacti from

a rare epiphytic cacti from the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica

Found in tropical northern Australia and Papua New Guinea where they grow naturally in nutrient poor areas

Water infrequently and fertilize modestly

This clone was collected by David Benzing in Marica

heavier on the undersides

Cryptanthus 'Moon River' vipp 5-14 a rare epiphytic cacti fromA Carole Richtmyer hybrid, a cultivar of 'Earth Angel' x bromelioides 'Red form,' having 18+ lanceolate leaves maturing to a full round form 12 inches in diameter. The dark and lime green mottled leaves are covered in a very light lineated scurf as the red leaf base clasp the stem. In stronger light, the leaves will take on colors of orange and red, besides the greens. Light well defined lines of trichomes cover the undersides of the leaves. *VIPP