Earth Star. A striking houseplant with attractive strap-like banded foliage forming a flat star shaped rosette. Max Height 12cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 65°F / 17°C.
Cryptanthus fosterianus
A striking houseplant with attractive strap-like banded foliage forming a flat star shaped rosette
Additional information
| Generic | Cryptanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | fosterianus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Earth Star |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 12cm |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green, brown |
| 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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