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.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

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Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Pink Earth Star Plant

Best Locations For Growing Pink Earth Star Plant

Pink Earth Star Plant Sunlight Requirements