Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' (Triostar Stromanthe, Tricolor Ginger)


Botanical Information

FamilyMarantaceae
GenusStromanthe
Speciessanguinea
Cultivar'Triostar'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.7-10
Temperature (°F)20-50
Height1-1.5 m
Spread45-60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionSmall shrub grown for it’s striking foliage.
ID CharacteristicMember of the prayer plant family, so the leaves fold up as if in prayer.
LandscapeShaded patio and flower gardens. Excellent houseplant.
PropagationBy cuttings or division of clumps.
CultivationBest 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.
PestsAphids and fungus diseases.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionElliptical to oblong and 30 cm long.
Flower DescriptionTiny, growing in clusters.
Colour DescriptionLeaves 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.

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