Cryptanthus Fosterinous Plant

Description of Cryptanthus Fosterinous Plant

Cryptanthus fosterinous plant are more commonly known as Earth Stars, a name they received because of the shape of their foliage. This bromeliad with rosettes to 30cm across. Leaves to 15cm long by 2cm wide, bright rose pink with a dark purplish median stripe and transverse bands of white. Leaf margins thorny.

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

• When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.
• While re-potting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.

Cryptanthus Care

Earth Stars is propagated through the suckers.

Special Feature of Cryptanthus Fosterinous Plant

The plant has an interesting color of foliage with bands.

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