{"product_id":"cryptanthus-super-pink-house-plant-6cm-pot","title":"Cryptanthus Super Pink House Plant 6cm Pot","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCryptanthus 'Super Pink' Care Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCryptanthus 'Super Pink'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptanthus 'Super Pink', often known as an Earth Star Bromeliad, is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its vivid pink foliage and star-shaped growth habit. Unlike many bromeliads that grow high in the canopy, Cryptanthus species naturally grow along the forest floor, where they form colourful rosettes that brighten the understory of tropical rainforests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Super Pink' is particularly admired for its intense shades of pink, often accented by subtle striping and contrasting leaf margins. Its compact size and vibrant colour make it an excellent choice for terrariums, plant cabinets, desktops, and small-space plant displays. Unlike flowering houseplants that provide only seasonal interest, Cryptanthus 'Super Pink' delivers year-round colour through its spectacular foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to care for and visually striking, this bromeliad is perfect for anyone looking to add a bold splash of colour to their indoor plant collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cryptanthus 'Super Pink'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Pink Earth Star\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromeliaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated hybrid derived from Brazilian Cryptanthus species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette-forming bromeliad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright light is essential for maintaining the vibrant pink colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast-facing windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright rooms with filtered sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow lights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle morning sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense afternoon sun through glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsufficient light often causes the foliage to become greener and less colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptanthus 'Super Pink' prefers lightly moist compost but should never be waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top 1–2 cm of compost feels dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing medium is beginning to dry but not completely dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterlogged compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding water around the roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtended periods of drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many bromeliads, Cryptanthus species absorb most of their moisture through their roots rather than relying on a central water reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tropical bromeliad, this plant enjoys moderate to high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50–80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a humidifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup with other tropical plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a terrarium or cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in naturally humid rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it adapts to average household humidity, brighter colouration is often achieved with higher humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm temperatures encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal range:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18°C – 28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudden temperature changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth supports year-round growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Potting Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free-draining yet moisture-retentive mix is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat-free houseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine orchid bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite or pumice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoco coir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots appreciate moisture but require excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-strength every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive feeding, which can damage the roots and reduce colour intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptanthus 'Super Pink' remains compact and manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar-shaped rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant pink foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-growing habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense symmetrical growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical indoor size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 10–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 15–30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it perfect for smaller displays and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many bromeliads, Cryptanthus flowers only once during its lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall white flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from the centre of the rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften partially hidden by the foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, the plant gradually produces offsets (pups) that continue the life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOffsets and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most rewarding aspects of growing Cryptanthus is the production of pups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate offsets when they reach one-third to one-half the size of the parent plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot individually in a suitable bromeliad mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parent plant slowly declines after flowering, but the offsets ensure the plant continues for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFading Pink Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually caused by insufficient light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrown Leaf Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften linked to low humidity or mineral build-up from hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically caused by overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlow Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay result from cool temperatures or inadequate light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaf Curling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan indicate underwatering or excessively dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivid foliage makes this one of the most decorative compact houseplants available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesks and workspaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical plant displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright pink tones contrast beautifully with green foliage plants, ferns, and jewel orchids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Love Cryptanthus 'Super Pink'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptanthus 'Super Pink' delivers an incredible burst of colour in a compact package. Its vivid pink foliage, geometric rosette shape, and easy-care nature make it a favourite among bromeliad enthusiasts and houseplant collectors alike. Whether displayed in a terrarium, cabinet, or as a colourful accent on a shelf, this beautiful Earth Star adds year-round vibrancy and tropical character to any indoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58030422720886,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/20260604_175336.jpg?v=1780664001","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/cryptanthus-super-pink-house-plant-6cm-pot","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}