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

Prefers high humidity, bright indirect light, with 15–27 °C, and reaches 20 cm at maturity.

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

Propagation

No description available.

Native range

Native to Brazil.

Appearance

Growth habit

Rosette

Leaf shape

StrapToothed

Leaf texture

Leathery

Frequently asked

Can Earth Star grow in a closed terrarium?

Yes. Earth Star prefers high (60–80%) humidity, which is what a closed terrarium provides, and tolerates bright-indirect-light-loving conditions.

Does Earth Star need drainage?

Earth Star prefers a moist substrate. Drainage is helpful but not critical; consistent moisture matters more.

What humidity does Earth Star need?

Earth Star does best in high (60–80%) humidity.

Is Earth Star pet-safe?

Earth Star is considered non-toxic to common household pets.

How tall does Earth Star grow?

Earth Star typically reaches 5–20 cm at maturity.

How do you propagate Earth Star?

Earth Star can be propagated by offsets.

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