Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' (Triostar Stromanthe, Tricolor Ginger)
Botanical Information
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Stromanthe |
| Species | sanguinea |
| Cultivar | 'Triostar' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 1-1.5 m |
| Spread | 45-60 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Small shrub grown for it’s striking foliage. |
| ID Characteristic | Member of the prayer plant family, so the leaves fold up as if in prayer. |
| Landscape | Shaded patio and flower gardens. Excellent houseplant. |
| Propagation | By cuttings or division of clumps. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial shade to full shade with rich, well-drained soil. Water thoroughly but do not allow it to stand in water. Thrives in high humidity, so mist leaves daily in dry environments. |
| Pests | Aphids and fungus diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptical to oblong and 30 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Tiny, growing in clusters. |
| Colour Description | Leaves have a dark green base and are variegated with shades of pink, red, white, or green. The undersides of the leaves are red. Flowers are reddish-pink. |
Photographs
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', form. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', leaf. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', flower. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', flower. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.