Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
Earth Star
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Erdstern
Bearss Kalk
In French
Terre étoile
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Bearss cal
In Greek
γη αστεριών
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Bearss cal
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
bearss wapna
In Latin
terra, stella
bearss lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Earth Star and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Earth Star and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Earth Star and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Earth Star and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Earth Star and Bearss Lime
Care of Earth Star and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.