Other Names: Earth Star/Pheasant Plant/Starfish Plant
Scientific Name: Cryptanthus Zonatus
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Zonatus
Native: Brazil
A genus of flowering plants that offer a remarkable star-shaped silhouette. Plants form a rosette of leaves with irregular whitish cross bands. Occasionally, they produce a succession of white star-like blooms. A great plant to add to your terrarium. This variety has long leaves that are striped in black and grey.
*All our plants are grown in organically enriched living soil without the use of any chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides.
**This rate is for a standard 1/2 liter potted plant. For larger sizes please visit the plant nursery by Mandy's Farm.
Cryptanthus Zonatus Black/Zebra Plant
GROWING: Re-pot in a larger container to increase root and foliage growth when needed. Grow separately as this plant is quite demanding of soil/water resources. Trim off old, drying leaves from time to time.
LIGHT: If growing indoors, place in a bright spot with exposure to direct sunlight for at least six hours daily. If growing outdoors, protect from strong afternoon heat.
WATERING: Daily in summer and alternate days in the monsoons. Allow soil to dry out completely between watering events. Never let its roots sit in stagnant water. If growing indoors, ensure that drip trays are emptied regularly.
FERTILIZING: Our plants are sold in organically enriched, NPK+MagSulf strong, potting mixes that would need no additional soil amendments for at least one year. If re-potting/migrating to a larger container, we recommend the use of Mandy's Farm Cactus/Succulent Potting Mix or one similar to it.