Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine' (Earth Star) Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine' is a show-stopping terrestrial bromeliad renowned for its dramatic, wavy foliage. Featuring bold zebra-like crossbands of dark chocolate-brown and silvery-white, accented by vivid pink to bright rose-red margins, this low-growing "Earth Star" adds striking color and texture to tropical collections, terrariums, or bright indoor spaces. Compact, easy to care for, and resilient, 'Elaine' thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.