Cryptanthus 'Yasira' Size:Offset Similar to the typical form

Similar to the typical form

nudicaulis and has an upright inflorescence typical of its horrida parent

silver over deep green in an arching rosette to nearly 3 feet tall

dark purple leaves bearing some silver scurffing and large

the result of an intraspecific crossing by Chester Skotak

Cryptanthus 'Yasira' Size:Offset Similar to the typical formA vegetative sport off Cryptanthus 'Nivea' which occurred at Bullis Nursery. Maturing to an open rosette to over 18 inches in diameter. The thick, broad, dark brown, undulating leaves are marked with silver scurf in a ripple like cross banding. The central leaf portions are striped striated bright pink. The bottom of the leaf is covered in a medium dense silver white scurf through which shows the pink variegation from above.