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Are you looking for a sweet, colorful plant with beautiful foliage that stays small? You’ve found it. Cryptanthus bromeliads are easy-care as can be and petite enough to tuck in almost anywhere.
Cryptanthus Light Requirements Cryptanthus Earth Stars like strong bright light but no direct, hot sun. Too much sun = bleaching out
Because they’re terrestrial, they like the soil mix to be watered on a more regular basis. I don’t let the mix dry out in late spring, summer, and early fall when the temps are warmer here.
An Earth Star is a tropical plant that is native to a humid environment. I live in an arid climate, but mine do well nonetheless. I’ve found them to be adaptable as far as humidity levels go.
Cryptanthus bivtittatus like well-drained soil that is loose and well aerated to prevent root rot. I use a mixture of even parts potting soil, pumice (or perlite), and coco coir when repotting these plants.
You propagate an Earth Star by its pups (or babies) that are produced at the base of the plant. You’ll see those pups start to form off the base of a healthy plant.
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