Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, From Rhizomes, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
Rosa kordesii
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Max Graf Rose, Weisse Max Graf Rose
In Hindi
Earth Star
Max Graf Rose
In German
Erdstern
Max Graf Rose
In French
Terre étoile
Max Graf Rose
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Max Graf Rose
In Greek
γη αστεριών
Max Graf Rose
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Max Graf Rose
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Max Graf Rose
In Latin
terra, stella
Max Graf Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rosales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Earth Star and Max Graf Rose
Season and care of Earth Star and Max Graf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Max Graf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Max Graf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Max Graf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Max Graf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Earth Star and Max Graf Rose Physical Information
Earth Star and Max Graf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Max Graf Rose height is 70.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Max Graf Rose are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Max Graf Rose flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Max Graf Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Earth Star and Max Graf Rose
Care of Earth Star and Max Graf Rose 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 Max Graf Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Max Graf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.