How to grow Earth Star

Cryptanthus bivittatus

Partial Sun
OR
Dappled Sun
Low

Keep this plant in an area of the house where the humidity is higher. The humidity can be increased by having the planter rest on a tray of pebbles and adding water to the tray. It will also help if it is placed where other plants are. Add a balanced fertilizer every time you water. A time release fertilizer works best.¹

How long does Earth Star take to grow?

These estimates for how long Earth Star takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Other names for Earth Star

Cryptanthus

Footnotes

¹ bromeliads.info/cryptanthus-earth-stars/