New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Earth Star |
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Bromeliad |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Green with wavy, silvery-white crossbands. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Parentage: | Cryptanthus zonatus f. fuscus x Ocean Mist |
