Welcome to The Bio Dude!
*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
Dude's Choice: Plant will either be red, pink or striped, depending on availability.
Common Name: Earth Star
Scientific Name: Cryptanthus sp.
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small to medium tropical and temperate reptiles and amphibians, including arboreal (tree dwelling) species, if mounted, and also certain arid-dwelling species (if watered periodically).
Bio Dude Substrates: All substrate types
Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage
Lighting: Most light levels suitable-- Higher light will promote brighter coloration. Placement directly under a heat or basking lamp may cause plant to burn.
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% *Higher humidity preferred, but can tolerate low humidity in certain circumstances.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: Cryptanthus will stay low and grow wider with age, eventually blooming at the center of the plant! Shallow fibrous root system.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best used as a front (low) placement or mounted (only in high humidity environments).
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted cryptanthus plant is shipped in pot, wrapped in paper.
