Cryptanthus bivittatus, (commonly known as Earth star) is a small, terrestrial species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Reaching a height of only 6 - 8 inches and preferring moderate or diffuse light, it is commonly used in terrariums and novelty planters. This pretty bromeliad is native to Brazil and has a lovely star shaped like stemless rosettes of leaves. It is quite easy to grow as long as you remember a few tips
Scientific name | Cryptanthus bivittatus |
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English name | Cryptanthus |
Family | Bromeliad |
Maintenance
Temperature Required: Temperatures between 15 to 29 degrees Celsius are suitable for plant maintenance.
نور: Cryptanthus Bivittatus is drought tolerant once it is established.
دما: این گیاهان در مقابل دما هم زیاد حساس نیستند و دمای مناسب نگهداری آنها از ۱۵ تا ۲۹ درجه سانتی گراد است. با این حال، گیاه زینتی کریپتانتوس گونههایی نسبتا تحمل پذیر هستند و بسیاری از این گونهها حتی میتوانند در هوای زمستانی و خارج از منزل هم رشد کنند. اگرچه شرایط آب و هوایی بهتر است برای این گیاه متعادل باشد و دمای نگهداری آن پایین تراز ۲۵ درجه سانتی گراد نباشد.
آبیاری: Place Red Star Bromeliad in a slightly shady spot. Too much sunlight and heat can make the leaves wither and shrivel up. Some morning and late afternoon sun with protection from midday sun is ideal. If the plant has too much shade, the color of the leaves will be diminished.
Soil Required: Cryptanthus Bivittatus does best in a well draining soil, amended with lots of organic matter. It prefers a slightly sandy soil.
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