Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Flower Color
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Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Sedative
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Earth Star
Capnoides
In German
Erdstern
Capnoides
In French
Terre étoile
capnoides
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Capnoides
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Capnoides
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Capnoides
In Latin
terra, stella
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Bromeliales
Agaricales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Earth Star and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Earth Star and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Earth Star and Capnoides. Earth Star doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Earth Star does not have fragrant flowers. Earth Star has allergic reactions like and Capnoides has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Earth Star and Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Earth Star and Capnoides
Season and care of Earth Star and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Earth Star and Capnoides Physical Information
Earth Star and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Capnoides are as follows:
Care of Earth Star and Capnoides
Care of Earth Star and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.