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Cryptanthus

Earth Star Plant

Low-growing terrestrial bromeliads with colorful variegated rosettes resembling starfish. Ideal for bright indoor spots and terrariums; requires moderate humidity.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Earth Star Plant
Family	Bromeliaceae
Genus	Cryptanthus
Origin	Brazil
Blooming	Pink to purple tubular flowers in spring, usually short-lived on a central stalk
Leaf Color	Variegated green, red, pink, or white
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite or orchid bark for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Fill central rosette cup in summer, reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light required to maintain variegation; avoid direct sun scorch

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Fertilization

Diluted bromeliad fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks and dead basal leaves to encourage new growth

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

61° – 84°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 3000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

500 – 2000

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 65%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

200 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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