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Bromeliad Cryptanthus zonatus

Original price was: ₹600.00.Current price is: ₹379.00.

Get rare indoor plant Bromeliad Cryptanthus zonatus, known for its striking zebra-like deep brown foliage and low maintenance care.

The Bromeliad Cryptanthus zonatus, commonly known as the Earth Star, is a stunning indoor ornamental plant that has distinct zebra-striped appearance on a wavy and elongated foliage. Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, this low-growing plant forms a rosette with dark and light brown zebra stripes like appearance, making it a striking accent in any indoor garden.

Ideal for plant lovers seeking a low-maintenance, compact plant, the Cryptanthus zonatus thrives well in bright indirect light and is easy to care for. Its distinctive appearance and unique form bring a touch of exotic nature indoors.

This versatile plant is perfect for desks, shelves, and tabletops that receive ample amount of bright indirect of dappled light. It’s a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their home or office decor with greenery that stands out. It is also a great add on to multi-plants arrangements in a single vase or for terrariums.

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Description

Name  Cryptanthus zonatus
Common names    Cryptanthus zonatus, Starfish plant, Zebra plant, Earth’s Stars, Pheasant Plant
Hindi names क्रिप्टेंथस ज़ोनैटस/स्टारफ़िश पौधा/ज़ेबरा पौधा
Type Succulent type foliage
Growth pattern Perennial
Exposure to sun Cryptanthus zonatus thrives best in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate up to 3-4 hours of direct sun exposure. For optimal growth, place the plant where it receives partial to full indirect light. Avoid excessive direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
Light  This plant prefers bright, indirect light but can withstand short periods of low-light conditions. It’s essential to return it to its preferred lighting soon, as prolonged low-light exposure can cause discoloration of leaves or variegation to wane
Soil Use a well-draining, lightweight potting mix for Cryptanthus zonatus. A blend of peat, perlite, and sand ensures proper drainage, keeping the roots healthy and preventing waterlogging.
Watering Water thoroughly once a week, ensuring the top inch of soil is dry before watering again. While this plant is drought-tolerant and can survive short periods without water, overwatering can lead to root rot. The leaves also absorb moisture, so misting occasionally is beneficial. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Pruning To maintain its appearance, remove any dead or yellowing leaves from the base. Cryptanthus zonatus propagates easily through offsets or pups that grow around the parent plant. Once the pup is about one-third the size of the parent, it can be carefully removed and replanted.
Maintenance level Low
Air purifying qualities No

 

*Please note that Cryptanthus zonatus is a live plant, and the actual size and condition may vary slightly from the images shown, depending on its growth stage at the time of your order. We strive to deliver a plant that closely matches the representation, while taking into account delivery conditions and the natural perishability of plants. The plant is shipped in a 4-inch black grow pot. Any decorative planters shown in the images are for representation purposes only and can be purchased separately from our website.

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A sapling is a young plant and will come in a smaller size. Why take a sapling? While it is wonderful to watch your little sapling grow, multiply and produce plantlets, take different color variations and forms till it fully matures, some of the saplings require extra care before it hardens and is full grown. While some others are absolutely hands free. If you are ready to give it all the care and love to admire the comparative growth patterns across plants, we suggest you go for a sapling.

Aged

An aged plant will come in a slightly bigger size than a sapling. While we say 'aged', it only means that once a sapling, is now a grown up and would require comparatively less attention than a sapling. If you have the anxiety about going wrong in the process or just cant wait to see a full grown foliage, we recomend you go for an aged plant. Ah ah !! dont get us wrong, age has no bar for plant, they are evergreen, have infinite growth potential and are renewable.

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