- Colorful Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 6 Inches
- Pet Safe
In need of a petite attraction that’s a pleasant distraction from your stress at work or home? Pink Star Cryptanthus, also known as Cryptanthus 'Pink Star', Cryptanthus bivittatus (Hook.) Regel, and Earth Star, is an unusual, slow-growing, herbaceous perennial. This adorable star-shaped evergreen’s foliage, a mélange of variegated green and cherry red hues, is certain to entice. Nontoxic to people and pets, this monocarpic and humidity-tolerant bromeliad can be maintained in any room without caution. Low maintenance and delightful, this diversion is perfect for new gardeners who don’t have a lot of free time on their hands but want something appealing to view.
Best Locations For Growing Pink Earth Star Plant
Pink Star Cryptanthus grows best if provided medium to bright indirect. This cute perennial also prefers average temperatures and high humidity. Temperatures should ideally be kept around 65°F to 75°F while a comfortable humidity range is 50%-60%. A brightly bathroom might most closely resemble the tropical paradise these bromeliads prefer. And? Since Pink Star Cryptanthus is nontoxic to people and pets, you don’t need to worry if little hands and paws have access to the room in which you choose to maintain this lovely house plant.
Pink Earth Star Plant Sunlight Requirements
This evergreen does best if provided medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct light, however, due to the possibility of the light fading this plant’s variegated hues.
Pink Earth Star Plant Care
Pink Star Cryptanthus requires well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to slightly alkaline with a pH range of 6.1 to 7.8. To prevent fungal disease, a good houseplant potting soil with some peat moss and perlite/sand added is recommended. Low maintenance, this bromeliad neither requires frequent pruning or repotting. Simply remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary. Finally, since this plant lives for only a few years, you can use offsets to propagate it, thereby creating a lifelong opportunity to enjoy this species without ever buying another plant.
Watering Pink Earth Star Plant
This mesic bromeliad needs to be watered often during the summer but infrequently during the winter. Pink Star Cryptanthus does not enjoy sitting in soggy soil, so conduct a moisture check prior to watering. Simply insert your finger an inch or so beneath the soil, and water if dry.
Feeding Pink Star Cryptanthus
During the spring, you can feed Pink Star Cryptanthus a balanced water-soluble fertilizer, but avoid fertilizing this perennial during the months of summer and autumn.
Pink Earth Star Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Low |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 6 inches |
| Mature Spread: 10-12 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
| Flower Shade/Description: White or Pink (But Generally Grown for Foliage) |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, Variegated |
| Temperature: 60° - 85°F (16° - 29°C) |
| Humidity: Native - Humid |
| Common Name: Pink Star Cryptanthus |
| Other Name(s): Earth Star Bromeliad, Pink Star Bromeliad |
| Scientific Name: Cryptanthus 'Pink Star' |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Cryptanthus_Pink.Star-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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