BSI Logo

Bromeliad Cultivar Register

<CRYPTANTHUS (1301)

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 (17107) 2023-05-13

CRYPTANTHUS ‘Thrill Seeker’ Weston, Dave circa 2018

Mature, open large rosette to 50cm diameter of a radial, oval-shaped symmetry.. Foliage is 7-10 leaves per rosette, each tapering to narrow / long lanceolate shape 4-5cm. wide. Margins are finely serrated with small dense spines and medium-undulated edges. Initially growth is upright but flattens with maturity. Leaf base colours are dark brown tending to black with pronounced irregular silvery white cross-banding extending to the full width the of the leaf blades. The foliage reverse has a dense layer of trichomes giving a matt grey appearance. At blooming is a central cluster of white, non-fragrant flowers. Offsets are produced from the leaf axils. The pollen parent could be from insect transfer or self-pollination of the seed parent. Reg. Doc. 2/2022.
Country of origin: Queensland Australia

Seed Parent: Thriller Pollen Parent: ?