Cryptanthus zonatus
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Common Names: Earth's Stars, Star Fish Plant, Zebra Plant,
Family: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Brazil
Growth: Compact, clumping
Light: Bright, filtered
Foot Candles: 100 - 200
Water: Keep evenly moist
Humidity: 60% - 90%
Temperature: 13°C - 32°C
Soil: Well draining potting mix
Container: Terrarium, living wall
Nutrients: 10-10-10 Monthly
Propagation: Seed or removal of offsets
Interiorscape Use: Reception, living walls, desktop
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: Root rot when sitting in water. Will lose colour with low light.
Comments: Dozens of interesting colour patterns available. Relatively slow growing. Newly formed leaves will be small with low humidity and light levels.
Toxicity: Safe.