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Star Plant

Also known as Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star, Earth Star, Pink Starlite, Starfish Plant, Green Earth Star, Vary-Leaf Star, Rose-stripe Star. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 5–9 days
Humidityhigh
Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Star Plant verdict cover?

Cryptanthus bivattus minor, as listed by the ASPCA. The Dwarf Rose-Stripe Star, Earth Star, Pink Starlite, and Star Plant entries all give that scientific name. This page follows that scope; plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do the four ASPCA entries name the same plant?

Yes. All four name "Cryptanthus bivattus minor". They all list "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". The Pink Starlite entry also lists "Non-Toxic to Horses"; that horse classification is not added to the other three entries.

CITE THIS PAGE

Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/star-plant, reviewed 2026-10-26