Dude's Choice: Plant will either be pink or striped, depending on availability. 

Common Name: Earth Star

Scientific Name: Cryptanthus sp.

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals:

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

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% *Higher humidity preferred but can tolerate low humidity / Suggested for Optimal Growth

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 / 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 / Plant is shipped in pot wrapped in paper.