Triostar

Stromanthe sanguinea

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’

• Common names: Triostar, Tricolor Stromanthe

• Family: Marantaceae (same family as prayer plants)

• Origin: Rainforests of Brazil

🌈 Appearance

• Famous for its variegated leaves — creamy white, pink, and green on top, with deep magenta undersides.

• The leaves fold upward at night, much like a prayer plant.

• It grows in a bushy, upright form, usually reaching 2–3 feet tall indoors.

☀️ Light

• Loves bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct sunlight — it can fade the pink and white colors or burn the leaves.

• Too little light = dull or greenish leaves.

💧 Water

• Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

• Let the top ½ inch of soil dry before watering again.

• Use filtered or rainwater if possible — it’s sensitive to fluoride and salts.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers 65–80°F (18–27°C) and high humidity (60%+).

• Regular misting or a humidifier helps prevent brown edges.

🌱 Soil

• Likes well-draining, rich soil, such as a mix of peat/coco coir, perlite, and potting soil.

🪴 Care Level

• Moderate — it needs attention to humidity and water quality, but it’s very rewarding when happy.

 

non toxic