| Earth Star | |
| Starfish Plant | |
| Bromeliad |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Preferred depth Prefers to be under-potted Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
