That is lovely.

Almost makes me want to collect Crypts, but I'm still trying to avoid the spineys. Although a lot of yours are pretty cool!

Crypts have no spines minibim

hdd,
I think minibim meant the kind of 'spinies' like Dyckia,Hechtia,Puya,and the like.
Actually,every cryptanthus I have has spines.You can see them on the above photos of 'Dr.Larry' too.
Tho small,they are there,and you can tell when you run your finger along their leaf edge. Especially so with C.'Warren Loosei',and Very much so with C.warasii.
Bob

:P you know what I meant LOL ..anyway Larry is a frosty lil guy

Comparing to Vriesea or Guzmania...yes
But most of Crypt. they are as spiny as in ordinary Neo. or Aechmea
and definitely more friendly than those Dyckia or Hechtia :^)

That's one nice looking specimen Stephania.
I think next time I order some crypts,'Dr. Larry'
will be on the list.
Bob