Cryptanthus bivittatus Cryptanthus bivittatus var bivittatus C. bivittatus is a species cryptanthus, probably the most common cryptanthus in cultivation. There are many  different varieties ( cultivars ) of this species, for example "Ruby", "Pink Starlite", "Honolulu Starlite" Cryptanthus bivittatus var "Pink Starlite" Cryptanthus Online - October 1997