Cryptanthus Elaine - Pink Zebra Earth Star

Pot Size - 9cm

Cryptanthus ‘Elaine’ – Earth Star Bromeliad

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The Cryptanthus ‘Elaine’, also known as an Earth Star, is a striking bromeliad prized for its rosy-pink and silvery striped rosette of leaves. Compact yet bold, this variety adds a splash of colour and texture to any indoor space, terrarium, or plant display.

Key Features:

✔ Stunning pink and silver variegated rosette

✔ Low-growing and compact – perfect for desks or terrariums

✔ Easy to care for and long-lasting

✔ Adds tropical colour and texture year-round

✔ Air-purifying and pet-friendly

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; too little light can fade colours

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist, never soggy; water into the central cup occasionally

• Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity; mist regularly if the air is dry

• Soil: Use a light, well-draining mix such as orchid bark with peat and perlite

• Feeding: Apply a diluted bromeliad fertiliser every 6–8 weeks during the growing season

• Temperature: Ideal range is 18–26°C; avoid cold drafts or frost

• Growth: Grows up to 15–20 cm wide, forming new offsets over time

🌿 Tip: Remove older leaves gently once they fade, and repot the offsets (“pups”) to grow new plants.