Welcome to The Bio Dude!
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.
