Stromanthe sanguinea

Stromanthe sanguinea is a plant species native to the Brazilian rainforest in the family Marantaceae. [1]

Stromanthe sanguinea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Stromanthe
Species:
S. sanguinea
Binomial name
Stromanthe sanguinea

Synopsis

It is a common houseplant in temperate climates for its striking variegated leaves and purple underside of its leaves. It can grow outside in a humid tropical climate, but needs light shade in the afternoon and must be protected from high winds. [2] The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never waterlogged as they are susceptible to root rot.[3] The distinctive variegation is lost when the plant is under full shade as the leaves become solid green.

Hummingbirds and bees are the main pollinators.

Under ideal growing conditions, the Stromanthe will reach between 4-6 feet tall in about a year after emerging from its rhizome. [1] Propagation can be from either seeds or rhizome division, but it is fastest and more reliable to take rhizome cuttings.

  • Stromanthe sanguinea Botanischer Garten TU Dresden, April 2009
  • Stromanthe sanguinea Botanischer Garten TU Dresden
  • Else Kientzler Botanical Garden, Sarchi Norte, Costa Rica
  • Behnke Nurseries, Beltsville, MD USA
  • Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban
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References
  1. "Stromanthe sanguinea "Tricolor"".
  2. ""Stromanthe Plant Care: How To Grow A Stromanthe Triostar Plant"".
  3. "Triostar".
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