Add a burst of colour and bold texture to your terrarium, shelf, or indoor display with the Cryptanthus, also known as the Earth Star. This eye-catching bromeliad forms a flat, star-shaped rosette of vibrant leaves that can range from pink to silver to deep bronze, depending on the variety and light levels.
This plant is:
✔️ Easy to Care For
✔️ Pet-Friendly
✔️ Slow Growing
✔️ Ideal for Terrariums & Vivariums
✔️ Great for Gifting
✔️ Loved by Bromeliad Collectors
The Earth Star is perfect for enclosed environments where it can enjoy warmth and humidity, but it also thrives on open shelves in bright, indirect light. Its compact growth and dramatic appearance make it a favourite for terrarium designers and plant lovers alike. Despite its bold look, it’s easy to grow and adds long-lasting interest to small spaces.
✨ Each plant is individually selected from our current stock. Colour, leaf shape, and pattern may vary – every Earth Star is uniquely beautiful.
📦 Plants are shipped in nursery pots using recyclable and reused packaging materials, and come with a scannable QR code for full care guidance.
🌿 Quick Care Guide
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light – colour deepens with stronger light
💧 Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist; avoid soggy conditions
💦 Humidity: Moderate to high – perfect for terrariums or bathrooms
🌱 Extra Tip: Use our Highland Moss premium potting mix to support healthy roots and prevent rot in humid settings
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