![Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine' [4"]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/07421b_8984ea4e3ea94d0b8c569fc48a91ed5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,q_90/file.jpg)
Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine' [4"]
ID: #700379
Description
Cryptanthus fosterianus 'Elaine' Native range: Natural form found in Brazil Known names: Earth Stars Hardiness: Best kept above 60°F Mature Size: ~1' tall, ~2' wide Light: Bright morning sun, dappled light, artificial light, colors best with morning sun or under bright grow light. Water: Keep soil evenly moist, can dry out briefly Soil: Standard potting mix. Benefits from added perlite/pumice. Dormancy Period: N/A Pet-Safe: Yes Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot, shipped semi bare root Bright pink, variegated form of Cryptanthus fosterianus. Leaves are stiff and serrated. Leaves are also adorn with white stripes. If your plant turns green it is probably not getting enough light. Cryptanthus fosterianus ARE ground-dwellers (unlike many other bromeliads which are best grown epiphytically.). In the wild they are found growing under trees with dappled light shining onto them. Sometimes they are sold as succulents but this is only very partially true in the sense that they are relatively drought-tolerant, but other than that they do not really retain moisture to survive long periods of drought. They will produce "pups" on top of the mother plant; instead of underneath/on the side. The "pups" can be knocked off fairly easily but you can simply plop them back into the soil and have yourself a new plant. We find that these color up best with just morning sun or under very bright grow light in case you're looking for a colorful terrarium plant.
Price
$15.00
Last Updated
10 August 2026, 01:41 UTC
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$15.00
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Dracaena angolensis (syn. Sansevieria) [4"]
$12.00
Dracaena angolensis Native range: Angola, southern Africa Known names: Cylindrical Snake Plant, Spear Sansevieria , or African Spear, Sansevieria cylindrica, Dracaena cylindrica Hardiness: Keep above freezing. Mature Size: 3'-4' tall, 2'-3' wide Light: Low - Full Sun. Not the prettiest plant when exposed to full sun though. Water: Low. Water after a week of complete dryness; soak the entire pot and let water flow out completely. Soil: Fast-draining, holds moisture well but fast-draining. Add extra pumice or pearlite into potting mix. Dormancy Period: N/A Pet-Safe: No Plant Size: 4" pot, shipped semi bare root Dracaena angolensis succulent with long, cylindrical leaves that emerge upright from the base in a fan-like arrangement. The dark grey green leaves are thick and slightly rigid with slight mottling pattern. Individual leaves can grow several feet tall and taper gradually to a pointed tip...think very tall and thick grass.
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Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' [4"]
$10.00
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Pilea peperomioides [4"]
$10.00
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Pilea cadierei (Aluminum Plant) [4"]
$9.75
Pilea cadieri Native range: Souther China, Vietnam Known names: Aluminium plant Hardiness: Best above 60°F, thrives indoors. Mature Size: ~12" tall, ~8" wide Light: Early morning sun, dappled light (too much light will cause bleaching) Water: Medium. Soil can dry out slightly but best kept moist. Soil: Fast-draining, holds moisture well but fast-draining. Add extra pumice or pearlite into potting mix. Dormancy Period: N/A Pet-Safe: Yes Plant Size: 4" pot, shipped semi bare root This plant is known as the "Aluminium plant" because the leaves are speckled with white pattern, making it look almost like it's been painted with aluminium.