‘Marian Oppenheimer’ is a small, yet attractive Cryptanthus cultivar of ‘Roseus’, created by radiation experimentation. Typically...Read More, the leaves are blue-green with bright pink edges, sometimes striped as well, which fade to a dull and unappealing off-white color if the plant remains in low light conditions for a prolonged period of time. Unlike most grown Cryptanthus varieties, this particular cultivar has unusually elongated, narrow leaf tips, which greatly enhance the star-like effect of the rosette that brought about the common name of this genus: Earth Stars. Despite this plant’s place of origin (the wet and humid rain forests of Brazil), ‘Marian Oppenheimer’, as well as several species of Earth Stars, do not demand frequent waterings and will survive in drier conditions. They will, however, perform best if watered moderately from time to time, letting the soil dry out a little in between waterings. From personal experience, I have found that ‘Marian Oppenheimer’ makes a wonderful addition to any interior plant collection. It’s range of tolerances makes it suitable for almost any available space indoors; either planted in a terrarium or simply growing in a small pot on the kitchen windowsill, provided that the sunlight is not intensely strong.
Seed Parent: 'Roseus'
‘Marian Oppenheimer’ is a small, yet attractive Cryptanthus cultivar of ‘Roseus’, created by radiation experimentation. Typically...Read More