BSI Logo

Bromeliad Cultivar Register

<CRYPTANTHUS (1309)

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. Y. Z.

Bromeliad Cultivar Register (17344) 2025-03-25

CRYPTANTHUS ‘Octarine Core’ Alcantara, John Edward circa 2019

Mature, star-like, large rosette to 36cm. diameter. Approx. 16-18, wavy, maroon-based, scurfed leaves with silver crossbands, denser towards the pointed leaf tips. Rosette flattens at blooming with a central cluster of pure white flowers. "Octarine" is said to be the color of magic, as it is apparent in the crackling and shimmering of light. Grex siblings: 'Dragon Lance', 'Eye Of Skadi', 'Spider Sense', 'Timeless Relic'. Reg. Doc. 8/2022.
Country of origin: Philippines

Seed Parent: fosterianus Pollen Parent: Black Mystic