Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux




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Cryptanthus ‘Strawberries Flambe’ is a compact earth star bromeliad with a low rosette and warm strawberry-red foliage. The leaves sit close to the substrate, forming a flat star shape with strong colour in a small footprint. Grow it in bright filtered light, steady warmth, and moderate to high humidity, using an airy terrestrial bromeliad or fine houseplant mix with reliable drainage. During active growth, water the potting medium lightly and evenly, keeping moisture away from a crowded crown. Its slow rosette habit suits small planters, open terrarium-style displays, and humidity-focused plant groups.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Very bright / some direct • approx. 20,000–40,000 lux
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: 20 cm • Max. spread: 20 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Cryptanthus; genus native to E. Brazil
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Do not leave outside below
15°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.
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