{"product_id":"cryptanthus-bivittatus-rubin-star-earth-star-1","title":"Cryptanthus Bivittatus 'Rubin Star' (Earth Star)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePot size (diameter): 9 cm, Approx Height: 10 cm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 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. Cryptanthis itself comes from the Greed words ‘Cryptos’ and ‘Anthos’ which mean Hidden Flower.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCryptanthus 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis easy-care houseplant is happy in low light conditions and will bring attention to any dull corner of a room.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLooking for something a bit smaller? how about our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mooseplantshop.co.uk\/products\/cryptanthus-earth-stars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5.5cm option.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e These plants are happy to be in a low light situation but can tolerate filtered light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a diluted feed once a month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moose Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37670855737499,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/9667\/7275\/products\/EarthStar3_8e1b7547-a0d5-484c-a0f3-4d096b393f68.jpg?v=1610634683","url":"https:\/\/www.mooseplantshop.co.uk\/products\/cryptanthus-bivittatus-rubin-star-earth-star-1","provider":"Moose Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}