{"product_id":"cryptanthus-bivittatus-red-star-d9","title":"Cryptanthus ‘Red Star’ (Earth Star) - tropical star with red-burgundy foliage","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCryptanthus ‘Red Star’, also known as the “earth star,” is a small-sized bromeliad, highly decorative, valued for its foliage richly colored in shades of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edark red-burgundy, deep maroon, and bronze highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, arranged in a compact and symmetrical rosette. The stiff leaves, with serrated edges and slight longitudinal stripes, give it an architectural and exotic look, ideal for modern, minimalist, or tropical decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough it is a bromeliad, it does not hold water in the center like others in the family and prefers a lightly moist and well-aerated substrate. It is ideal for collections, terrariums, or small decorative pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Cryptanthus bivittatus ‘Red Star’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: earth star, star bromeliad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Bromeliaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: terrestrial bromeliad, decorative for its foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: broad, stiff, dark red-burgundy color, with slightly wavy edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: compact, flat rosette, with small diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: strong indirect light or partial shade; color intensifies in good light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: optimal between 20–28°C; minimum recommended 15°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: moderate – keep substrate lightly moist, without excess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: medium to high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: well-drained – mix for bromeliads or terrestrial orchids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: every 4–6 weeks, with weakly diluted fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntensely colored foliage, with exotic appearance and geometric structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for terrariums, botanical displays, or small pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSlow growth, easy to manage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRequires low maintenance and adapts well indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdds a splash of color to any plant-decorated space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🔔 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Leaf color may vary depending on season, light, and the plant’s stress level. Some specimens may show minor aesthetic imperfections on the edges, without affecting overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":50454975021382,"sku":"","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/14F7747F-E211-41F7-AA48-2236471D5F78.jpg?v=1753910586","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-ee\/products\/cryptanthus-bivittatus-red-star-d9","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}