Planted, established in a 5" pot Cryptanthus Earth Star. This beautiful, hardy plant does great in all Bio Dude substrates. 

Earth stars come in many shapes an sizes and boast a durable, beautiful structure. 

All of the Dude's plants are all vivarium safe. Plants are shipped bare root wrapped in newspaper. 

Common Name: Earth Star

Scientific Name: Cryptanthus x 'Betty Green'

-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 deeper 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 5" potted Cryptanthus Betty Green plant / Plant is shipped in the pot wrapped in paper.