Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender 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'
Crackling Fire , Tangerine , Terra Cotta , Trailing Sky Blue , Cherry Pink
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Peach, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pest Free, Red blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
CALIBRACHOA 'Balcabpea'
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Cabaret™ Peach Calibrachoa, Calibrachoa, Peach Million Bells
In Hindi
Earth Star
million bells
In German
Erdstern
million bells
In French
Terre étoile
million bells
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
million bells
In Greek
γη αστεριών
million bells
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
million bells
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
million bells
In Latin
terra, stella
million bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Solanales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Calibrachoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Earth Star and Million Bells
Season and care of Earth Star and Million Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Million Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Million Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Million Bells is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Million Bells is Acidic, Neutral.
Earth Star and Million Bells Physical Information
Earth Star and Million Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Million Bells height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Million Bells are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Million Bells flower color: Pink, Rose, Peach and Ivory
- Million Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Earth Star and Million Bells
Care of Earth Star and Million Bells 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 Million Bells pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Million Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.