Stromanthe Plants

Stromanthe Plants Care

Stromanthe sanguinea

Other names: Magenta Triostar, Tricolor Prayer Plant, Triostar Stromanthe, Stromanthe Peacock

What is the plant

Stromanthe is a genus of tropical plants known for their bright variegated leaves of attractive color. Many plants from the genus became popular and received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

The genus Stromanthe has 58 scientific plant names and belongs to the Marantaceae family. Of this number, 20 names are accepted. These plants come from the rainforests of Brazil, so they need to have a warm place and soft light.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Stromanthe loves a moist environment, so watering should be done when the top layer of the soil dries out. It is best to use a hygrometer. Insufficient humidity usually leads to the darkening of the plant.
Pruning
From time to time, it is necessary to remove dead leaves; there is no need to carry out special actions with pruning.
Fertilizer
A good option would be to use a balanced liquid fertilizer for plants once every two weeks. It is important not to over-fertilize, as this can lead to the yellowing of plant leaves.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Take care of high-quality lighting that will be similar to what is in tropical forests.
Soil
The soil must be well-drained, as insufficient drainage can cause the roots to rot.
Propagation
These plants are best propagated by division in the warm season. To do this, you need to separate the rhizome from a healthy plant and plant it in moist potting soil.

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Temperature
The best conditions for plant growth are 65-80˚F (18-26°C) and a warm, draft-free room.
Container
For plants of the Stromanthe family, a regular-sized pot is suitable. When the plants grow, they are transplanted into larger pots.
Fun fact
Most plants from this group always reach for the light. In particular, the Stromanthe Triostar reaches for the stars at night when there is no sun.