Cryptanthus bivittatus Pink Earth Star
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Pink Earth Star
Bromeliaceae
A compact terrestrial bromeliad with flattened, star-shaped rosettes and vivid pink foliage. Its low profile and saturated colour make it a strong focal plant for humid terrariums and the planted margins of paludariums.
Give it bright, filtered light to maintain colour, warm humid air, and a loose substrate that stays lightly moist while draining freely. Plant it above the waterline and avoid burying the central crown or keeping it continuously waterlogged.
Plants may vary in size, colour and shape upon arrival.
Growing conditions
- Environment
- Terrarium · Paludarium, above water
- Light
- Bright filtered or indirect light
- Temperature
- Warm indoor conditions
- Humidity
- Moderate to high with airflow
Plant
- Growth form
- Compact terrestrial rosette bromeliad
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Difficulty
- Easy to intermediate
- Placement
- Foreground or midground on free-draining substrate above the waterline
Care
Acclimation Keep warm and humid while establishing; do not bury the crown or leave the root zone waterlogged.
Propagation
Pest inspection
Shipping & pickup
Shipping availability: NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA.
Live plants cannot be shipped to WA, TAS or NT.