Cryptanthus Elaine Earth Star, Starfish Plant
₹638.00 ₹479.00
Cryptanthus Elaine is ideal for indoor growth but can also grow well outdoors in many moderate climates. Cryptanthus has a more developed root system than the other bromeliads. Cryptanthus the only flower once during their lifetime. Almost all Cryptanthus have small, delicate white flowers near their leaves.
Description
Purchase Description
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Cryptanthus (Elaine) Earth Star, Starfish – Plant
- Product Material : Natural Plant With Pot , Quantity : 1
- Pot : Height : 5 Inches (13 cm), Pot Colour : Black (Plastic)
- Very easy to maintain and Suitable for gifting to Plant Lovers
Plant Description
COMMON NAME | FLOWER COLOURS | BLOOM TIME | HEIGHT | DIFFICULTY |
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Earth Stars, Starfish plant | White | Summer | Up to 1 foot | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Earth Stars will thrive when potted in a medium that maintains some moisture. Sometime a healthy plant may produce pups, exact clones of the mother plant, that can be removed and then potted in their own growing medium. If kept in a pot, the pot should be wider than deeper as the roots like to grow.
SUNLIGHT | SOIL | WATER | TEMPERATURE | FERTILIZER |
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Partial shade, Indirect sunlight | Well-drained soil | Medium | 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit | Use any balanced organic fertilizer. |
Caring for Cryptanthus
- Keep the plant moist and in humid conditions.
- Mulch, when the weather becomes colder, can protect the roots during the winter.
- It can survive above 37 degrees C as long as it is kept moist by humidifiers, manually misting water.
- Avoid hot and harsh direct sunlight.
- If your plant seems stressed and bleached or sunburned marks appear then move your bromeliad to a spot with less direct sunlight.
- Look for mealybugs and scale, can usually be controlled through manual removal or swabbing with rubbing alcohol.
Harvesting
NA
Typical uses of Cryptanthus
Special features: The plant has an interesting color of foliage with bands.
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: The plant is highly preferred for the gardens as the foliage is beautiful.
Medicinal use: NA
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
1 review for Cryptanthus Elaine Earth Star, Starfish Plant
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BIRANCHI NARAYAN (verified owner) –
Nice to see, such clean plants, but pots are to small