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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [x Cryptbergia rubra] |
| Parentage: (Billbergia nutans x Cryptanthus bahianus) |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: Clumping |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Cryptbergia 'Red Burst' - An intergeneric bromeliad hybrid that is a cross between Billbergia nutans x Cryptanthus bahianus. It forms rosettes of flattened 8-12" long pointed green/bronzy-red leaves - color intensifies in bright light. Small white flowers emerge occasionally from the center cup. This plant spreads freely to form dense large clumps. Plant in bright shade, part sun and coastal full sun (best in light shade) and water regularly. Hardy to 26 F. This plant was received as x Cryptbergia rubra but this apparently is a synonym for Cryptbergia 'Red Burst'.
The information about Cryptbergia 'Red Burst' that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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