Cryptanthus Earth Star

Key Characteristics:

• Star-Shaped Rosette: The most distinctive feature of the Cryptanthus is its flat, star-shaped rosette of leaves that grow close to the ground.
• Vibrant Foliage: Earth Stars are grown for their spectacular foliage, which comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. You can find varieties with shades of pink, red, bronze, green, and silver, often with stripes or bands. The intensity of these colors depends heavily on the amount of light they receive.
• Compact Size: These are slow-growing, small plants, typically reaching only 4-7 inches in height and a spread of about the same diameter. This makes them ideal for small spaces.
• Hidden Flowers: The name Cryptanthus is derived from the Greek words “kryptos” (hidden) and “anthos” (flower), referring to the small, inconspicuous white flowers that bloom deep within the center of the rosette. The plant is primarily valued for its leaves, not its flowers.
• Propagation: After flowering, the mother plant will slowly die, but it will produce “pups” or offsets at its base. These pups can be separated and repotted to create new plants.