Perennials, Tropicals > Stromanthe > Stromanthe sanguinea > Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'
Stromanthe sanguinea
'Triostar'
Triostar Stromanthe, Tricolor Ginger
| Family |
| Marantaceae |
| Genus |
| Stromanthe |
| Species |
| sanguinea |
| Cultivar |
| 'Triostar' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 1-1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 45-60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Small shrub grown for it’s striking foliage. |
| Landscape |
| Shaded patio and flower gardens. Excellent houseplant. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Member of the prayer plant family, so the leaves fold up as if in prayer. |
| Pests |
| Aphids and fungus diseases. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By cuttings or division of clumps. |
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