| Common Name | Earth Star, Red Star Cryptanthus |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Cryptanthus |
| Species | Bivittatus |
| Variety | Red Star |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Blooming | Rare indoors; small white or pink tubular flowers on a tall spike in spring/summer |
| Leaf Color | Green with crimson red central stripe |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining peat mix with perlite and bark for aeration; epiphytic preference.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; mist regularly to increase humidity, reduce in winter.
Bright filtered light; direct sun may scorch leaves. Avoid deep shade to maintain color intensity.
Diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring/summer); reduce in winter.
Remove dead outer leaves and flower spikes after blooming.
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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