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.*
Common Name: Earth Star, Cryptanthus, Crypthanthus Absolute Zero
Scientific Name: Cryptanthus x 'Absolute Zero'
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small, and some moderate-sized reptiles and amphibians, particularly frogs.
Bio Dude Substrates: All substrate types; can be mounted in high humidity conditions.
Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate, with proper drainage
Lighting: Most light levels suitable-- Higher light will promote deeper coloration
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% *Higher humidity preferred, but can tolerate low humidity.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: Cryptanthus will stay low and grow wider with age, eventually blooming at the center of the plant! It has a shallow fibrous root system.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures or low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Can be 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 5" potted cryptanthus plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
