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

Common Name: Earth Star

Scientific Name: Cryptanthus sp.

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small to medium tropical and temperate reptiles and amphibians, including arboreal (tree dwelling) species, if mounted, and also certain arid-dwelling species (if watered periodically).

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.  Placement directly under a heat or basking lamp may cause plant to burn.

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% *Higher humidity preferred, but can tolerate low humidity in certain circumstances.

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.  Best 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 4" potted cryptanthus plant is shipped in pot, wrapped in paper.