earth star

How to Grow and Care for earth star

earth star · Cryptanthus bivittatus

Grow indoors as a houseplant or under glass in a terrestrial bromeliad compost. Position in bright, filtered light and maintain moderate to high humidity. When in growth water moderately but carefully and apply a dilute liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between wateringsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing earth star

earth star
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow indoors as a houseplant or under glass in a terrestrial bromeliad compost. Position in bright, filtered light and maintain moderate to high humidity. When in growth water moderately but carefully and apply a dilute liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation for further information

How to Water earth star?

Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for earth star?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for earth star?

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What Soil Is Best for earth star?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for earth star?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize earth star?

Balanced feed monthly during active growth season

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How to Prune earth star?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate earth star?

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe at 27°C, or remove offsets in early summer

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How to Transplant earth star?

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How to Care for earth star in Winter?

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How to Plant earth star?

Grow indoors as a houseplant or under glass in a terrestrial bromeliad compost. Position in bright, filtered light and maintain moderate to high humidity. When in growth water moderately but carefully and apply a dilute liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation for further information

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How to Repot earth star?

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How to Harvest earth star?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of earth star

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Attributes of earth star

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HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginE. Brazil

Scientific Classification

Species
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Genus
Cryptanthus
Family
Bromeliaceae
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