Cultivar Information

Cultivar name: Cryptanthus ‘Utopia Earthy’
Genus: Cryptanthus
Originator: Utopia Exotic Plants
Origin: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Parentage: —
Year selected: —
Status: Utopia-bred cultivar

Description

A distinctive Cryptanthus cultivar with broad, undulating foliage displaying earthy red to burgundy tones and dense silvery transverse banding. Color intensity and overall appearance may vary depending on light conditions and cultivation environment.

Breeding History

Developed from seed by Utopia Exotic Plants in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This cultivar was selected for its distinctive foliage coloration, broad leaf form, and prominent silvery banding.

The plant has been maintained and propagated for observation and evaluation before being documented as Cryptanthus ‘Utopia Earthy’.

Characteristics

Foliage color: Earthy red to burgundy
Markings: Dense silvery transverse banding
Leaf form: Broad, slightly undulating
Growth habit: Rosette
Light response: Color and appearance vary with light intensity