Earth Star. A striking houseplant with attractive strap-like variegated foliage forming a flat star shaped rosette. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 70cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 65°F / 17°C.
Cryptanthus bromelioides ‘Tricolor’
A striking houseplant with attractive strap-like variegated foliage forming a flat star shaped rosette
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Cryptanthus |
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Species | bromelioides |
Varietry | 'Tricolor' |
Common Name | Earth Star |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Spread | 70cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green, red, white |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 65°F / 17°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
Maintenance | Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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