Also called 'Starfish Plant', due to its coloring and star shape. We love it for its small size and coloring. Its leaves are slightly wavy with red and burgundy stripes. This plant is sensitive to excess water.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Bromeliaceae.
- Origin: Brazil
- Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Allow the soil to dry slightly on the surface between waterings
- Fall - Winter: Allow half of the soil to dry between waterings
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Spray the foliage regularly
- Type of potting soil: Rich and well drained.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: West or South.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 18ᵒC and 24ᵒC.
- Never below 15ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 6 cm.
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.