Description
| Botanical name | Cryptanthus Sp. | ||||
| Common name | Cryptanthus or Earth Star | ||||
| Family | Bromeliaceae | ||||
| About | The name comes from the Greek cryptos (hidden) and anthos (flower). Having colourful foliage shaped as a flattish rosette make it an attractive plant of collection. | ||||
| Category | House plant | ||||
| Plant type | Perennial | ||||
| Origin | Brazil | ||||
| Potting medium | Use well drained, aerated, loamy, organic matter enriched potting medium GrowpoT–H. Sterilised to reduce the risk of fungal infection & root rot. | ||||
| Light | Indirect sunlight, diffused light. Must not be exposed to direct sunlight. | ||||
| Irrigation | Thrive in humid condition. Avoid over watering, irrigation once in a week may be adequate, but keep the environment, moist & moderately damp.
For tap water, preserve the water 24 hrs to minimise the presence of salts, chlorine, fluoride etc. |
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| Fertigation | Particulars | Dose | Schedule | ||
| Summer | winter | ||||
| GROWMUSS | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | ||
| Neem Bahar | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | ||
| Micro nutrient | gROWMIN SUPER (f) | 2 gm / litre | 15 Days | 30 Days | |
| Black cobra① | 3 ml / litre | ||||
| Pest control | Growneem | 3 ml / litre | 15 Days | 15 Days | |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to pets & human. | ||||
Deliverable
Standard Pot – Plastic pot (Click here to see)
· Pot size – 4 inch to 6 inch
· Plant Size – 6 inch to 24 inch (The size may vary based on the availability of the plant/s)
Potting Medium – Coco-peat/ Soil (as and where applicable).
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