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Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'PBR (v)

calathea 'Triostar'

Other common names
variegated bloody stromanthe 'Triostar'
Synonyms
Calathea 'Triostar'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Pink Red White Cream Pink Green
Summer Cream Pink Green
Autumn Cream Pink Green
Winter Orange Pink Red White Cream Pink Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical 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

Accepted

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 division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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