Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red White | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | |||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Orange Red White | Green Red |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Stromanthe are evergreen rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with simple, lance-shaped to ovate leaves and racemes or panicles of cup-shaped white, yellow or red flowers with showy bracts, in winter, spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Brazil
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in peat-free potting compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely when in growth, maintain high humidity and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 2 or 3 weeks. Water moderately in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or division when dormant, or after flowering, to minimise root damage
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite can occur
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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