Cryptanthus ‘Strawberries Flambe’ - Earth Star with colorful foliage

Cryptanthus ‘Strawberries Flambe’ is a particularly attractive ornamental variety in the Bromeliaceae family, valued for its compact rosette and intense coloring in shades of strawberry red, burgundy, and pink-purple. The vibrant appearance of its leaves immediately draws attention, making this plant ideal for terrariums, tropical plant collections, or decorating bright indoor spaces.

Commonly known as Earth Star (Earth Star), this bromeliad is grown primarily for its spectacular foliage, which retains its ornamental appeal throughout the year.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Cryptanthus ‘Strawberries Flambe’
• Family: Bromeliaceae
• Common names: Earth Star, Earth Star
• Plant type: tropical foliage plant
• Leaves: narrow, slightly wavy, arranged in a rosette
• Color: strawberry red, pink-purple, and burgundy
• Form: compact, symmetrical
• Growth: slow to moderate

💧 Growing conditions and care:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light; the colors are more intense in very bright places
• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist, without excess water
• Substrate: airy and very well-draining
• Humidity: prefers moderate to high humidity
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-30°C
• Placement: ideal for terrariums, display cases, and bright indoor spaces

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For healthy roots and harmonious growth, use Professional Substrate for Anthurium, Hoya, Bromeliaceae, and Ferns - SG Mix. Its highly airy structure provides excellent drainage and maintains ideal conditions for terrestrial bromeliads.

✨ What makes it special:

• intense coloring in strawberry-red and burgundy shades
• compact rosette with a perfectly geometric appearance
• ideal for terrariums and tropical collections
• takes up little space and is easy to incorporate into your decor
• one of the most decorative Cryptanthus varieties

📌 Note: Color intensity may vary depending on light, temperature, and the plant’s stage of development. Leaves may have minor cosmetic imperfections resulting from transport or acclimation to the new environment. These do not affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot: approx. 15 cm

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.