Dwarf Rose Stripe Star

bright indirect light (3-6 feet from a south or west window, or right next to an east window. Under a grow light, 6-10 inches away works well) with some filtered morning or evening sun. Direct midday sun scorches the leaves; too little light fades the coloring. A position near a bright window with a sheer curtain is ideal.

Moderate to high - 50-80% relative humidity. Terrariums work particularly well for this reason. Keep away from heating and air conditioning vents.

Well-draining, humus-rich, slightly acidic mix (pH 5-6). A bromeliad or orchid bark mix with added perlite is good. The pot should be wide and shallow rather than deep - roots are wide-spreading and relatively shallow.

Scale insects (soft and hard-shelled) and mealybugs, particularly where the leaf meets the stem. Root rot from overwatering. The parent plant dies after flowering - this is normal, not a problem.