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Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Minor' (Earth Star, Starfish Plant)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001618



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Bromeliales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Cryptanthus
Species: Cryptanthus bivittatus
Cultivar: Minor
 
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  • Drought Tolerant
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
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Flowering Start edit
  • June
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Medium
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  • Container/Patio
  • Indoor
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  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
  • Near White
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  • Side Shoots
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Contributors For This Plant
Jerry Sullivan (2109)
gardenpixie (10)
toni (36069)
waretrop (1190)

Plant suggested by: Jerry Sullivan (2109)


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Jerry Sullivan (2109) wrote on Dec 17 2010
This plant from the arid plains of Brazil has very sharp leaf edges. It should come with a sign "Do not touch."

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