NOTE : Regular delivery in standard white plastic pot.
Earth Stars
540
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Outdoor-Shades or Indoor
Toxic
NO
Fragrance
None
Seasons
All Weather
Plant Height
6" to 10"
Water Frequency
Winter
Weekly
Summer
Twice Week
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
2-3 Month
Summer
2-3 Month
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Bright pink foliage have irregular stripes of green across the foliage making a beautiful large rosette. Use this beautiful larger growing Cryptanthus in mixed container gardens or as an underplanting for larger growing tropicals. Easy to grow.
Cryptanthus are one of the easiest terrestrial bromeliads to grow. Provide with a well-drained soil, average moisture, and high humidity. High light levels ,but not direct sun, will produce the most intense foliage colors, colored forms may pale or even turn green under low light levels.
Soil Need
Potting Soil Mix
Fertilizer (type)
All Purpose Fertilizer
Growth Pattern
Moderate
Pruning
3-4 Month
Re-Potting
Every 12-13 Month
Process :
1. Grow earth stars in a bright spot. These small indoor plants can take some direct sun on their leaves, so they're perfect for dressing up an otherwise bland window sill.
2. Water earth stars so the soil just dries before watering again. Likewise, if you forget to water your earth stars now and again, they don't mind.
3. These unusual houseplants like average to high humidity, making them fun choices for adding to terrariums because of their small size and interesting texture.
4. Earth stars don't require a lot of fertilizer. If you do wish to feed them, use a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer.
1. Great as Terrarium Plant
Do's
1. Direct sunlight could potentially bleach the bromeliad’s foliage, or make it appear leathery.
2. Once these clones of the mother plant have some leaves of their own, you can remove and replant them.
Don'ts
1. Avoid small pot size, as Cryptanthus need adequate space for the plant to grow.
2. Not to rest them in standing water – a moderately damp environment is moisture enough for these plants.
