Cryptanthus zonatus 'Zebra Star' (Earth Star)
Add high-contrast visual drama to your plant shelf or vivarium! Cryptanthus zonatus 'Zebra Star' is a compact terrestrial bromeliad renowned for its low-growing, star-like foliage adorned with bold, zebra-like horizontal silver striping over deep chocolate-green leaves. Unlike epiphytic bromeliads, it prefers staying rooted in rich, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil. Exceptionally low-maintenance and easy to propagate via offsets, this slow-growing beauty thrives under medium-to-bright indirect light and high humidity.
Known as the "Zebra Earth Star," Cryptanthus zonatus 'Zebra Star' features striking wave-patterned dark green and silvery-white horizontal bands on crisp, star-shaped rosettes. A terrestrial bromeliad perfect for terrariums, bright indoor windowsills, or plant collections!

Propagates via "pups" (offshoots) that form around the base after the mother plant flowers. Simply gently snap or twist off a pup when it reaches about 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the parent plant, let the wound dry for a few hours, and insert it directly into a well-draining moist potting mix or terrarium substrate. It roots quickly with bright, indirect light and mild humidity.

Available in SQ 60 (08.0 cm Pots).