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Cryptanthus bivittatus

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Cryptanthus bivittatus, (commonly known as Earth star) is a small, terrestrial species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Reaching a height of only 6 - 8 inches and preferring moderate or diffuse light, it is commonly used in terrariums and novelty planters.[1]

The cultivar 'Pink Starlite' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]

References

  1. ^ Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening in Canada. The Reader's Digest Association (Canada) Ltd.: 1979. Calkins, Carrol C., ed.
    ISBN 0-88850-081-5
  2. ^ "Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Starlite'". RHS. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  • Regel, Index Seminum (LE) 1864: 15 (1864)
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Cryptanthus bivittatus: Brief Summary

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Cryptanthus bivittatus, (commonly known as Earth star) is a small, terrestrial species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Reaching a height of only 6 - 8 inches and preferring moderate or diffuse light, it is commonly used in terrariums and novelty planters.

The cultivar 'Pink Starlite' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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