earth star
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A stemless bromeliad forming a low, spreading rosette about 30cm across. The rosettes are composed of strap-shaped, toothed, wavy-margined leaves, with pale green or pink stripes
Scientific classification
- Species
- earth star (Cryptanthus bivittatus)
- Genus
- Cryptanthus
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
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- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of earth star
Distribution map
E. Brazil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of earth star
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earth star care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe at 27°C, or remove offsets in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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