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Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'
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Cryptanthus 'Earth Stars'

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Pot size (diameter): 5.5 cm, Approx Height: 8 cm.

Supplied in a plastic pot. Fancy a matching pot? Fits our Boule Mini Plant Pot and Mini St Tropez plant pot.

We also think they look pretty great in our Plant Pot Family and this Macramé Plant Holder!

Please note: 

The colours of your Earth Star will become move vibrant when kept in direct sunlight. As we keep ours in natural light conditions, during the winter months they have more green on their leaves - the bold pink will return in Spring with the longer, sunnier days.

A member of the Bromeliad family, Cryptanthus have the nickname ‘Earth Stars’ because of their appearance as they grow on the forest floor in their native home of Brazil. Cryptanthus itself comes from the Greed words ‘Cryptos’ and ‘Anthos’ which mean Hidden Flower.

This small plant will only grow to a maximum size of approximately 15cm tall and 20cm wide, which is great to keep as a potted plant in an area where you don’t have much space but still want a pop of colour.

Cryptanthus will produce ‘pups’ or smaller baby plants around the parent plant, which look lovely kept together as a group or can be separated and grown individually.

This easy-care houseplant is happy in low light conditions and will bring attention to any dull corner of a room.

Looking for something a bit bigger? how about our 8.5cm option.

Care: 

Light: These plants are happy to be in a low light situation but can tolerate filtered light. 

Water: Keep soil slightly damp but is forgiven if forgotten about every now and then. Do not be tempted to water into the centre rosette as this may cause fungal infections.

Feed: Use a diluted feed once a month.

Humidity: Cryptanthus prefer to be kept in a humid environment, making kitchens and bathrooms ideal.  They require regular misting with water and a periodic mist feeding.

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Angela Steele
Cute

Lovely little plant just hope it's easy to maintain

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Andrew Bolton
Stunning colour

Very happy with the quality of the cryptanthus dark pink it’s colours are famtastic

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Angela

So so pleased with my purchases 💯% recommend

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Deirdrey
Strikingly beautiful

I purchased the neon pink colour, and “oh my goodness” is it awesome. Such a gorgeous shade of pink. The colour just stands out and demands all the attention.
Moose Plant Shop is an amazing seller. Healthy, quality plants, well cared for and packaged so well with so much attention to detail. I’ve recommended this shop to so many of my family, friends and colleagues.

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Marie-louise Thompson
Plant on travels

Happy with my plant when I finally received it never order when there’s a strike going on! Got it in the in won’t get two days if my life back waiting in but sellers was gracious in finding out where it had gone and when it arrived beautifully packaged!!! And explained how to dispose of those peskie pellets 🙌🏽👏🏽👍🏽