Stromanthe Triostar Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Tristar' is a houseplant often used because of its unique bright pink and green leaves. This plant likes hot and humid climates. It is still in the same family as Marantaceae, which has the habit of folding its leaves at night and is often confused with Calathea plants.
Common Name |
Stromanthe triostar
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Stromanthe sanguinea 'Tristar'
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Genus
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Stromanthe
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Stromanthe Triostar Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Stromanthe Triostar.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Stromanthe Triostar needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Stromanthe Triostar needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Stromanthe Triostar Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Stromanthe Triostar to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Stromanthe Triostar prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Stromanthe Triostar Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Stromanthe Triostar. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Stromanthe Triostar plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Stromanthe Triostar Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Stromanthe Triostar plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Stromanthe Triostar toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Stromanthe Triostar Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Stromanthe Triostar, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Stromanthe Triostar Native Region |
Find out where the Stromanthe Triostar plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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