Stromanthe Triostar
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'
Show-stopping prayer plant relative with leaves painted in cream, pink, and green on top with vivid magenta-pink undersides. The leaves move throughout the day, revealing flashes of pink. One of the most colourful foliage houseplants.
Best rooms for stromanthe triostar
Light requirements
Best near a window with filtered light — avoid harsh direct rays.
How to care for stromanthe triostar
Bright indirect light — too little fades the variegation, too much scorches it. Keep compost moist with filtered or rainwater (sensitive to chlorine and fluoride). High humidity is crucial; mist daily or use a pebble tray. Feed fortnightly spring-summer. Minimum 15°C.
Watering
Water when the top 2–3cm of compost feels dry. Roughly weekly.
Propagation
- Division of clumps in spring
Toxicity
This plant is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Common problems
- Crispy brown leaf edges from dry air
- Fading variegation in low light
- Spider mites in dry conditions
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