Care
✅ Ease of Care:
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Easy to care for, but requires consistent humidity and warmth.
Watering
💧 Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top layer of soil starts to dry out. Prefers distilled or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup.
Sunlight
☀️ Sunlight:
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Can tolerate low light but will develop the best colors in moderate to bright light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
Rooms
🏡 Preferred Room:
Ideal for humid spaces like bathrooms and kitchens, but also thrives in terrariums and well-lit living rooms.
About
📝 About This Plant:
The Cryptanthus bivittatus, commonly known as the Earth Star, is a striking, low-growing bromeliad with wavy, star-shaped foliage. Its vibrant pink, red, or striped leaves make it a beautiful addition to any indoor space. Unlike many bromeliads, Earth Stars grow in soil rather than on trees, making them unique among their kind.
