Cryptbergia 'Red Burst' – Live Bromeliad Hybrid | Bare Root Healthy Pup | Cryptanthus × Billbergia Rubra | Easy Care Houseplant

Add bold color and texture to your collection with Cryptbergia 'Red Burst', a stunning hybrid of Cryptanthus × Billbergia admired for its stiff, serrated leaves and dramatic color changes. In bright, indirect light or partial sun, the foliage develops vibrant reddish-bronze tones, while lower light brings out deep olive green leaves with rich purple undertones. This low-maintenance bromeliad naturally produces offsets (pups), forming an attractive clump over time. Your healthy live plant is shipped bare root and is ready to be potted or mounted. You will receive a healthy pup similar in size and quality to the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cryptbergia 'Red Burst' pup
✔️ Healthy, established offset
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Ready for potting or mounting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Cryptbergia Red Burst
Botanical Name: Cryptanthus × Billbergia 'Red Burst' (Rubra Hybrid)
Plant Type: Tropical bromeliad hybrid
Growth Stage: Healthy pup (offset)
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining bromeliad or orchid mix
Watering: Water moderately and allow the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: 8–12 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–11 (grow indoors in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Place in bright, filtered light to encourage the most vibrant red coloration. Water lightly and provide good air circulation to keep the plant healthy. As it matures, it will produce new pups that can be left to form a fuller clump or separated for propagation.