Plant Profile: Cryptanthus bivittatus

Names

Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star, Earth Star, Green earth star, Pink Starlite, Starfish plant, Star Plant, Vary-leaf star

  • Photo of Cryptanthus bivittatus (Cryptanthus bivittatuss)

Phonetic Spelling:krip-TAN-thus biv-it-TAY-tus

Genus:Cryptanthus

Species:bivittatus

Family:Bromeliaceae

Earth Star is a type of bromeliad indigenous to Brazil, known for its striking bright pink foliage that creates a star-like appearance. This plant is often cultivated indoors and requires superior drainage to thrive. To propagate it, simply divide its offsets.

Cryptanthus bivittatus Feature Summary

Cryptanthus bivittatus Image Gallery

Tags

#houseplant
#showy leaves
#interiorscape
#pink leaves
#unusual leaves
#bromeliad
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Cryptanthus bivittatus Feature Summary

Leaves
Hot pink leaves with striping
Variegated
Pink
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Good Drainage
Flowers
Insignificant
< 1 inch

Cryptanthus bivittatus Attributes

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Country Or Region Of Origin

Brazil

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Cryptanthus bivittatus Leaves

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Leaf Description

Hot pink leaves with striping

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Leaf Color

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Pink
spa
Variegated

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Cryptanthus bivittatus Whole Plant Traits

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Cryptanthus bivittatus Cultural Conditions

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Cryptanthus bivittatus: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
11a
thermostat
11b

Cryptanthus bivittatus Flowers

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Flower Color

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Insignificant

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Cryptanthus bivittatus Stem

Cryptanthus bivittatus: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes