How to grow and care for Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite'
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite'
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite'
How often should I water?
check Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~80%
100
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Cryptanthus, Species: Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite'
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Cryptanthus |
| Species | Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Pink Starlite' |
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