Stromanthe
Stromanthe is a type of prayer plant, curling its leaves up at night and spreading them during the day. Other prayer plants are Calathea and maranta.
Most Popular Types
The most popular varieties of Stromanthe are variegated pink and green. These include the triostar, magic star, and tricolor.
Light
Stromanthe triostar needs bright indirect light to keep its striking variegated pink and green color.
Temperatures
Stromanthe is an excellent houseplant. It prefers a steady room temperature not dipping below 60 degrees F.
Watering
Stromanthe is a tropical plant that prefers to stay somewhat moist, but don’t overwater! You’ll notice yellowing of leaves if the stromanthe remains wet all the time.
This plant grows in areas of high humidity. Misting it or placing it on a tray of pebbles with water can replicate that environment.
Too little water may cause the leaves to turn brown along the edges. Filtered or distilled water is recommended.
Toxicity
Stromanthe is non-toxic to people and pets.
Growth
Compared to other houseplants, the stromanthe is slow-growing. It can eventually reach 2 ft in height and 3 ft in width.
Origin
This plant’s natural habitat is the Brazilian rainforest.
Propagation
Stromanthe can most easily be propagated by division. It is a rhizomatous plant, and the roots should easily divide when the soil is removed. Divided plants with strong roots may be planted directly into potting soil. You may decide to place younger plants in water for a couple of weeks before planting.
Dormancy
Stromanthe is winter dormant.
Stromanthe never never plant
Stromanthe never never plant turns bright pink in direct sun.
Calathea Stromanthe Triostar plant on white
Calathea Stromanthe Triostar plant on white
Blood-red stromanta – Stromanthe Triostar Tricolor variety close-up leaf on the windowsill
Blood-red stromanta – Stromanthe Triostar Tricolor variety close-up leaf on the windowsill
Workshops at Growing Hobby
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