Cryptanthus ‘Red Star’ (Earth Star) - de tropische ster met rood-bordeaux blad

Cryptanthus ‘Red Star’, also known as the “earth star,” is a small-sized bromeliad, highly decorative, valued for its foliage richly colored in shades of dark red-burgundy, deep maroon, and bronze highlights, arranged in a compact and symmetrical rosette. The stiff leaves, with serrated edges and slight longitudinal stripes, give it an architectural and exotic look, ideal for modern, minimalist, or tropical decorations.

Although it is a bromeliad, it does not hold water in the center like others in the family and prefers a lightly moist and well-aerated substrate. It is ideal for collections, terrariums, or small decorative pots.

🌿 General characteristics:

• Full name: Cryptanthus bivittatus ‘Red Star’

• Common names: earth star, star bromeliad

• Family: Bromeliaceae

• Plant type: terrestrial bromeliad, decorative for its foliage

• Leaves: broad, stiff, dark red-burgundy color, with slightly wavy edges

• Form: compact, flat rosette, with small diameter

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: strong indirect light or partial shade; color intensifies in good light

• Temperature: optimal between 20–28°C; minimum recommended 15°C

• Watering: moderate – keep substrate lightly moist, without excess

• Humidity: medium to high

• Soil: well-drained – mix for bromeliads or terrestrial orchids

• Fertilizing: every 4–6 weeks, with weakly diluted fertilizer

✔️ Advantages:

• Intensely colored foliage, with exotic appearance and geometric structure

• Suitable for terrariums, botanical displays, or small pots

• Slow growth, easy to manage

• Requires low maintenance and adapts well indoors

• Adds a splash of color to any plant-decorated space

🔔 Note: Leaf color may vary depending on season, light, and the plant’s stress level. Some specimens may show minor aesthetic imperfections on the edges, without affecting overall health.

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.