Cryptanthus Bromeliad - Care, Propagation & Varieties - Starfish, Earth Star, Collection, Houseplant

In this video we talk all about the amazing cryptanthus, earth star bromeliad. We cover care, propagation and varieties. These are very easy to care for and adds a wonderful splash of tropical paradise into any grow space.
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[@mattblake9936]

I have a Cryptanthus bivittatus "pink starlight" in a Poison Dart Frog Vivarium under a t5 HO grow light and a coral aquarium light and the color and variegation on that plant is flat out indescribable. Has to be the most beautiful thing i have ever seen, seriously.

[@jenniferwebb748]

Extremely beautiful, Cryptanthus are a delight. I love the leaf shape and the colours are sensational. What a wonderful plant!

[@ciel1540]

starting with earth stars garden. this is so inspiring

[@lisa97897]

i bought 2 Earth Star Bromeliad today and of course I am happy with these little guys! TY ;-))

[@EccentricNature]

That's really cool how the amount of lighting will affect it.

[@PictureMaria1]

Eccentric Nature Yes it is amazing how extreme the color change can be for some of the bromeliads although it doesn’t apply to all of them, just some of the varieties.

[@kristacollier8683]

Great info!

[@PlantingMemories]

Such a great video! I recently purchased my first little guy and this video has been so helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! It is much appreciated!

[@millarich8583]

Thank you for sharing. You have a nice collection 🥰

[@mariateresac.evangelista743]

They're so beautiful!

[@delilahchaparro2545]

Omg... I live bromeliads and your collection is jaw dropping. Specially, the one with the red center and the large inner with the Tiger striped leaves. 😍😍😍 I'm definitely adding those to my collection.

[@PictureMaria1]

Delilah Chaparro I LOVE THEM TOO!!! They are so wonderful and is why I am totally addicted to them! I’m so happy to hear that you will be adding these to your collection! YAAAAAAAY YOU!!! 🤗👍😁🤗👍😁

[@loidasayco1142]

Very beautiful plant

[@tammyswauger7470]

Wow just so beautiful your garden is always a surprise

[@PictureMaria1]

AREN'T THEY JUST SO AWESOME! I love them!

[@mairwaugus5203]

Got my first one today, Pink Star. 💗 love it!

[@Stephie788]

Your collection is SOOO beautiful!! They look so happy and healthy! Thanks for this video, very informative!!

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you so much! I find these are so easy to grow and they really seem to love my garden...I guess it reminds them of home! 😂 Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

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[@Sarcastic_Yogi_1]

We just received the Achmea Bromeliad and I have no idea how to care for it. It will be situated in our yoga studio. Would we follow these same tips as you have mentioned? It is absolutely beautiful and we look forward to loving it every day! Thank you so much for this really informative video. These are beautiful!

[@toriandtilly]

I just got one of the dark purple and white ones! I love it! Looks like it came out of a Tim Burton movie lol

[@rufinadumlao6530]

Wow!This os the first time that Isaw black ones

[@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019]

Beautiful!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Gorgeous! I hadn’t seen these striped bromeliads before.

[@PictureMaria1]

Well I am so happy to introduce you to these wonderful little works of nature art! I hope that you are able to give them a try. They are so wonderful to have and adds a beautiful splash of tropical paradise to any grow space. Thanks for watching and I hope you'll visit again soon! HAPPY GROWING!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

MY Orchid Adventures, I think a few of would go nicely with my coffee plant. 🌿 Bye for now! I certainly plan to come back again. 🙂

[@PictureMaria1]

@@botanicaltreasures2408 ...just a few?! I think a lot would go well with it!!! Come on! Join my maddened frenzy! IT'S FUN!!! LOL! Thanks for joining me on my plant and orchid adventures!

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

MY Orchid Adventures We have a ravenous house 🐈 that eats 🌹 and regards all house plants as a potential 🍴🥗 source. I don’t wish to provide him with either an expensive or poisonous meal. We love Mr. Kitty 🐱.

[@rodelrimando3601]

i just suscribed at 3AM because of your vovovoviiceeee

[@corazonlira2423]

Wow ! Beautiful

[@reyhosein2533]

I love them all !!

[@mjarevirtv2094]

this is a good video my dear new friend , because i am a plant lover , i enjoy watching with you and leave all my support to you ok ? Stay connected ..

[@Psionetics]

Great video, thank you!

[@CoffeePlantsRepeat]

I’m setting up a greenhouse cabinet. My temps avg 73 with 84-90% humidity.. is the humidity too high? I’m looking to replicate what they would normally be exposed to in Brazil. Any tips?

[@yasharya7026]

Wow it's amazing. I bought it yesterday purple colour 👍🌹🌻🌹 India

[@PictureMaria1]

Congratulations on your new addition!!! ENJOY! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@peeptobyveidttheo]

That's super helpful! One of my 2 are about to bloom, didnt know what to do.

[@viecastillo]

Wonderful

[@Kaylee_4740]

I was surprised that you didn’t touch on if we fill the cups or not. Do we? Because they are bromeliads?

[@dannyboii9117]

Missed ya, I scored some bromeliad babys and rhipsalis cuttings the other day. I love the crazy stripped ones :D. ~Hugs from California🌺🌴💖🌈.

[@PictureMaria1]

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SCORE!!! YESSSSSSSS AND IT COUNTS!!! I love the crazy striped ones too!!! They really do stand out from the rest! Much love to you from Florida!!!

[@kokkionglim6548]

Nice! Do you put the water (and fertilizer) in the middle or in the soil?

[@celinamueller3768]

Do you have a favorite place to purchase the more unique Cryptanthus? I live in Hawaii and sometimes have a very limited supply and access. Any advice is welcome 🙏🏽 Thank you, Celina

[@pranali3493]

So beautiful collection

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you I am very happy to have them. They give my garden such a beautiful and very tropical look.

[@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019]

Thank you for showing how to remove pup! 🌿🌞🌿

[@christinap802]

Stunning! Your explanation about removing the pup and showing that was very helpful. I have an earth star that had flowered in the spring/summer and has two pups growing. Im worried about the mother plant as we move into winter (in Canada) as there is much less light and dryness, and she's already looking less happy. Is it unwise to move the pups when it's not spring/summer? I'm thinking of using a UV light (filter it somehow) and removing the pups now, but unsure if this is wise.

[@oyartabing869]

Very beautiful..

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching and they are quite wonderful and beautiful plants! HAPPY GROWING!

[@sankeerthisiri1270]

Ohh my God. I fell in love dear...love u loads for showing me

[@Zen.....]

Just bought a Red Ribbon, and was searching for care guide. Tfs. After watching your vid, I was wondering since the new pups do not have roots and its in soil, do u water it and when? Will the stem rot etc? All I know are succulents so was wondering.

[@PictureMaria1]

It can actually take quite a while for roots to develop on the pups so it is key that the stem portion dries out completely. Letting it air dry for a couple of days before planting will assist it. After you’ve planted it you can water it as normal allowing it to dry slightly between watering. You may not notice any root growth for a couple of months but just as long as the plant retains its color and vitality it is still alive and will eventually grow its roots. Just be patient. Thanks so much for watching and wishing you the best with growing your pups. HAPPY GROWING! 🤗

[@BBQNBLUES]

Stunning collection Maria. Stop tempting us Satan.... we already have too many Orchids :)

[@dannyboii9117]

The plant "collector" (;D...) in me is triggered o.o💗.

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you...and I can't help it!!! I've got to share my wild frenzy of an addiction with the world!!! I don't want to be alone in my boat...I'd rather have lots and lots of company! LOL!

[@PictureMaria1]

@@dannyboii9117 It's easy to tempt other plant addicts...it doesn't take much does it? LOL!

[@risdasaragih796]

Hello, iam from Indonesia. I love cryptanthus too, and we have so many colour and stripes. You have beautifull too. Where is this? Europa or America?

[@PictureMaria1]

Hello there! great to hear that you can get a beautiful variety in your area as well. I am in Florida, USA.

[@jkcantler]

Where can I find these varieties to purchase? I can only find a couple of them

[@dannyboii9117]

_Me as a plant lover everytime I see new plants I don't have_ : *_GoTtA cOlLeCt ThEm AlL_* !!!!!!

[@PictureMaria1]

HA HA HA!!! ME TOO!!! I've been getting myself into some major plant trouble! I have 2 haul adventures I haven't even posted yet!!! YIKES! SOMEBODY SAVE ME FROM MYSELF!!! LOL!

[@BBQNBLUES]

@@PictureMaria1 I miss my Greenhouse so much :'(

[@alexhodges4847]

Love this vid so helpful... I recently got a red One A month ago...but now it’s color is fading and I can’t seem to figure out exactly what kind of light it needs to keep it that deep vibrant red. Been researching everywhere, but I still can’t seem to find an answer. Any tips specifically For the red variety?

[@PictureMaria1]

Thanks so much for joining me on my plant growing adventures and I am glad the video benefitted you. 🤗 Usually to get more vibrant colors you have to keep it in brighter light. There are some that actually expose the deep red color because it is actually is a reaction of the plant getting stressed due to intense light. There are many kinds that can tolerate high light conditions while others can not. Usually the thinner papery ones can’t and will burn easily if given too much light. The thicker leaved ones are normally the ones that can tolerate more.

[@alexhodges4847]

Omg 🤗 Thankyou!!! That explains it so well and let’s me know I definitely been keeping mine in way too shady of a place!!!

[@PictureMaria1]

@@alexhodges4847 Yes, definitely give it a go. I have some Neoregelia Fireballs that turn a deep green in shadier conditions and the only way to get it to turn that intense red is to give it some full sun at least part of the day. Wishing you the best of luck with yours and enjoy!

[@manjukalai1472]

My favourite plant 😘😘

[@PictureMaria1]

They are beautiful plants! I love them too! Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

[@nenavienneau5872]

WoW so pretty ❤️

[@PictureMaria1]

Nena Vienneau They are so amazing! I just love them! Thanks for watching! :)

[@sharlattedcunha7863]

Can it grow in flowing water

[@hales6547]

I've got a solid green earth star plant. I need someone to have a look at it and tell me if something is wrong with it or if there's something I need so different. It doesn't look awful it's just not looking like irs thriving. Not sure how old it isn

[@lorenamartinez7834]

Precioso".......!!!! muchas gracias

[@PictureMaria1]

Lorena martinez Thank you for watching and aren’t they so precious! 🤗😀❤️🌹🌺🌸🦋

[@pranali3493]

Dear thx 4 sharing

[@PictureMaria1]

Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

[@manalani3724]

thank you .... great info

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching and joining me on my plant loving adventures! Hoping all is well. Stay safe and HAPPY GROWING!

[@marilou.maquirang]

Is it easy to maintain?

[@PictureMaria1]

Yes, they are pretty easy to care for.

[@devbachu7072]

Why is my crytanthus leaves sherveting up it's indoors

[@donnasingleton6320]

Just thought I would add that sometimes it takes months for the pups to root and I have successfully rooted them both in water or soil. Patience is the key. Don't let them dry out for too long, though they can survive a drought period, keep them consistently moist

[@jenf4435]

I'm not having any luck :( I tried to propagate 2, but still no roots after 3 months (but they're not dead)

[@donnasingleton6320]

@@jenf4435 hopefully they will begin to show roots this spring/summer

[@andybengwasan5559]

Where to buy brmeliads,I want different colors

[@olabergtelemark4163]

Where did you Get all your plants from? Do you know of someone who sells these pmats in Europe?🔥😍

[@andresvelasquez3500]

Can these plants trigger allergies and give you a nasty itchy rash on your hands?

[@dylanweaver7827]

What do you suggest about damaged leaves? My bro has like 3 leaves that a cat ate on and it's slightly an eyesore. Produced two separate pups for me recently so I dont wanna do any unnecessary harm to it before they are grown.

[@PictureMaria1]

Well I guess it just depends on how strongly you feel about the eyesore. If it were me I would cut off the damaged leaves and call it a day. I have had dying mother bromeliads in terrible shape continue to bloom sets of pups with no problem. I doubt cutting the leaves would stunt or hinder the growth of pups. But that is what I would do if it were me. But of course it is totally your call. Either way I believe that the pups will grow on schedule. I have a video showing how hardy bromeliads are in one of my propagation videos where I show how I used the stem/rhizome with no leaves to produce pups...so they are unbelievably hardy when it comes to pup production. Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

[@dylanweaver7827]

@@PictureMaria1 Thanks will cut tomorow, keep up the great work

[@PictureMaria1]

@@dylanweaver7827 Not a problem and I think you will be much happier with your decision. Also I would cut at an angle so that it can better hide disguise the cut. Here is the video on propagation and producing more pups from dying bromeliad, just incase you wanted to see it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i17GpWN5q5h4fas

[@gracielalaglaive]

Preciosas, las quiero a todas 😂😅

[@sumansingh3383]

Ret ke sath catlak bheajiye

[@ΕλένηΚαραβ]

Hi Maria!!!¡This flawers is very beautiful!!! this is expensive??

[@PictureMaria1]

Ελένη Καραβ Thank you. The bromeliads are awesome plants and the cryptanthus bromeliads aren’t generally expensive unless it is a rarer variety.

[@rencyrenz987]

🙂

[@PictureMaria1]

🤗🤗🤗 Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!!!

[@cherrychan5268]

☘️🌴🌱🌷

[@PictureMaria1]

Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

[@ceciliaarleneperalta-vinlu3292]

I was surprised that I have a bromeliad I thought it was a snake plant