Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
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Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Super Pink'
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Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Super Pink'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Fine but airy • Moisture-buffered • Balanced • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Rosette-forming terrestrial bromeliad.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 15 cm • Max. spread: 20 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Cryptanthus bivittatus; species native to Brazil (Pernambuco)
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Cryptanthus bivittatus ‘Super Pink’
Cryptanthus bivittatus ‘Super Pink’ stays small, with a flat rosette of saturated pink, striped leaves. The narrow foliage spreads outward from the centre, with pale striping and fine teeth along the leaf edges.
The plant stays low and grows wider rather than taller. Its compact rosette stays manageable in small pots and can also grow in ventilated cabinets or glass setups. On a settled plant, small white flowers can appear in the centre. After flowering, offsets around the base keep the plant growing and build the clump over time.
Key traits
- Compact form of Cryptanthus bivittatus
- Small flattened earth-star rosette
- Pink leaves with pale striping
- Fine toothed leaf margins
- Basal offsets form a compact clump over time
Pink rosette growth
Cryptanthus bivittatus is a Brazilian earth-star bromeliad from warm, humid habitats. ‘Super Pink’ has saturated pink leaves. It is a terrestrial bromeliad, so the roots need a mix that stays slightly moist but still lets air reach them. Water the substrate rather than the middle of the rosette.
Indoor care
- Light: Place in bright filtered light. Move it back from hot summer glass during the brightest hours.
- Watering: Keep the roots lightly moist, then let the top layer begin to dry before watering again.
- Rosette care: Water around the base and tip out water trapped between the central leaves.
- Substrate: Use fine organic material mixed with bark, perlite, pumice or lava.
- Pot: Choose a shallow pot with drainage and keep the crown slightly above the substrate surface.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity suits this plant when airflow is present.
- Temperature: Keep warm, around 18–28 °C. Cold, wet roots weaken quickly.
- Feeding: Use very diluted fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during active growth.
- Terrarium or cabinet growing: Use ventilated setups. Closed glass needs airflow, otherwise moisture can sit around the rosette.
- Propagation: Separate offsets once they are firm and partly rooted.
Leaf and root checks
- Soft rosette base: Usually linked to cold roots, stagnant moisture or a dense mix.
- Loose or stretched growth: Move the plant gradually into stronger filtered light.
- Faded or uneven colour: Check for one-sided light, sudden heat or a move to much brighter conditions.
- Crisp leaf edges: Look for skipped watering, dry air or salt build-up in the pot.
- Hidden pests: Mealybugs and scale can sit deep between leaf bases and offsets.
Pet safety and name meaning
Keep away from pets that persistently nibble plants. The fine teeth along the leaves can irritate skin or a pet’s mouth.
Cryptanthus means “hidden flower”. Bivittatus means “twice-striped” or “two-banded”, matching the striped foliage.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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