Cryptanthus bivittatus: Country Or Region Of Origin
Brazil
Plant Profile: Cryptanthus bivittatus
Names
Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star, Earth Star, Green earth star, Pink Starlite, Starfish plant, Star Plant, Vary-leaf star
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
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Tags
#houseplant
#showy leaves
#interiorscape
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#unusual leaves
#bromeliad
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
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Cryptanthus bivittatus Feature Summary
Attributes
Leaves
Hot pink leaves with striping
Broadleaf Evergreen
Variegated
Pink
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
10a
10b
11a
11b
Flowers
Insignificant
< 1 inch
Stem
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Cryptanthus bivittatus Attributes
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
Pink
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
10a
10b
11a
11b
Cryptanthus bivittatus Flowers
Cryptanthus bivittatus: Flower Color
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
