Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’

Calathea Triostar

The nature of its unique foliage, having gorgeous yet elegant, green, pink and white elongated oblong leaves, make Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’ perfect as a statement house plant that provides an abundance of interest without taking over the space it’s in.

Renowned for its stunning colouration, the name ‘Triostar’ refers to its three coloured foliage whilst the Latin ‘sanguinea’ refers to the sanguine, blood-red undersides of the leaves and vibrant flowers it produces.

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Origin: Northern Brazil
Genus: Stromanthe
Species / Cultivar: sanguinea 'Triostar'
Common Name: Calathea Triostar
Synonym: Stromanthe thalia

Plant Biography

Despite the common name ‘Calathea Triostar’, Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’ is not actually a Calathea. However, it is a relative, as like Calatheas it belongs to the Marantaceae family and shares many traits with Calatheas, including characteristically folding up its leaves at night.

Native to the Brazilian rainforest, in the wild this plant is pollinated not only by bees, but also hummingbirds.

Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’
Light: Medium
This plant likes a spot further away from bright windows, but still lit by natural light.
Soil: Indoor Potting Mix
Enjoys moist well drained soil with composted organics and some drainage material.
Temperature: 18-27°C
Temperature range at which this plant is healthiest and grows best.
Growth Rate: Slow
Expect to see quite small amounts of growth over the years.
Final Size: Small
Will stay small enough for a desk or shelf.
Water Requirement: Regular Watering
Water when soil surface is dry to the touch. Water must draining easily away.
Humidity: High
Provide moist air via daily misting or trays of wet grit. Keep away from drafts and heaters.
Maintenance: A little
Easy to care for, just keep an eye on any extra environmental needs such as humidity.

Expert Tip

S. sanguinea thrives in a bright indirect light, but due to its patterned leaves, the plant requires much more light than many similar plants in the Calathea family in order to thrive. In full shade, the plant will lose its beautiful variegation and the leaves become solid green.
Care & Size Guidance 

Care & Size Guidance 

Consistent watering is key with S. sanguinea. Keep soil slightly moist, making sure to not let it dry out too much or become too soggy, as they are susceptible to root rot. Unlike many actual Prayer Plants, S. sanguinea’s leaves do not clearly lower when they need watering.

Repotting should be done every other year in spring. Soak the root ball well before removing the plant from the pot to prevent the delicate roots from drying up during the process.

Though they can flower, they don’t often flower indoors in the UK climate.

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