{"product_id":"cryptanthus-bivittatus-starfish-plant","title":"Cryptanthus Bivittatus (Starfish Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCryptanthus bivittatus is a member of the Bromeliaceae family of tropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt has many common names such as starfish plant, earth star, and Red Star Bromeliad.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe bromeliad is a plant commonly grown in terrariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis pretty bromeliad is native to Brazil and has a lovely star-like shape made of stemless rosettes of leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is fairly easy to grow as long as you remember a few tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThere is something so romantic looking about a plant with pretty pink foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThey add so much charm to any indoor setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt does best in well-draining soil, amended with lots of organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt prefers slightly sandy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/17-planting-media\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; SOIL \u0026amp; PLANTING MEDIA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAny balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 14-14-14.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important, however, to significantly dilute the solution down to a quarter of the strength recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis highly diluted solution can be used every time you water.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" class=\"btn btn-default\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it in a slightly shady spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eToo much sunlight and heat can make the leaves wither and shrivel up.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSome morning and late afternoon sun with protection from midday sun is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf the plant has too much shade, the color of the leaves will be diminished.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: normal;\"\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is drought tolerant once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike other bromeliads that have a “cup” that holds water, red star bromeliad does not have this feature and must be watered from the root area.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWater lightly when the soil is dry to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn very hot climates, the plants do best with regular watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/185-cryptanthus\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; 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