Cryptanthus bivittatus
Earth Star
Easy careTerrestrialNon-toxic5–20 cm
A small bromeliad that grows in a flat, star-shaped rosette. Its strap-like leaves are striped in green and pink or red, with the colour deepening under brighter light. It does best in warm, humid conditions with well-draining substrate.
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Care
Light
Bright indirect(preferred)
Humidity
High (60–80%)(preferred)Medium (40–60%)
Temperature
10°C25°C40°C
15°C – 27°C
Soil
Well draining(preferred)
Moisture
Moist(preferred)
Soil pH
5 – 6.5
Appearance
Growth habit
Rosette
Leaf shape
StrapToothed
Leaf texture
Leathery