Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star
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Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star

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Ruby Earth Star - Vibrant Indoor Gem

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby', commonly known as the Ruby Earth Star, is an eye-catching cultivar admired for its striking ruby-red foliage. Native to Brazilian rainforests, this compact plant offers a vibrant splash of colour and thrives effortlessly indoors.

Distinctive Features

  • Foliage: Rosette-forming, flat leaves with vivid ruby-red and deep pink shades, accented by striking green and cream stripes.
  • Growth Habit: Compact, typically growing up to 10-15 cm tall, forming dense clusters that spread around 15-20 cm wide.
  • Flowers: Produces small, white flowers infrequently, emerging from the centre of the rosette, often overshadowed by the brilliant foliage.

Care Tips

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight; avoid direct sun exposure to prevent foliage scorching.
  • Humidity: Requires consistently high humidity; mist frequently or position near humidity trays.
  • Media: Well-drained, acidic, peat-rich or specialized bromeliad potting mix.
  • Repotting: Repot when overcrowded or every 2-3 years, ideally in springtime.
  • Propagation: Easily propagated by offsets that form around the base of mature plants.
  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight; moderate to bright indirect lighting enhances leaf colour intensity.
  • Humidity: High humidity is essential; regularly mist or use humidity trays for optimal foliage vibrancy.
  • Water: Maintain slightly moist soil; water moderately, allowing the top layer to dry between watering sessions.

Additional Notes

  • Non-toxic to pets, making it a safe and attractive option for households with animals.
  • Colour intensity improves with brighter indirect sunlight but avoid direct

Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information

  • Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
  • Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

WA, NT & TAS Orders

  • Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
  • Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.

Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees

  • $20 fee applies to WA orders.
  • $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
  • This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.

Please note that we operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page.

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Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star

Size: 66mm pot

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' - Ruby Earth Star

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