Stromanthe thalia
| Stromanthe thalia | |
|---|---|
| Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Marantaceae |
| Genus: | Stromanthe |
| Species: | S. thalia
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| Binomial name | |
| Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga
| |
Stromanthe thalia is a plant species in the arrowroot family Marantaceae, native to the Brazilian rainforest. It is also known by the synonym Stromanthe sanguinea.[1][2]
It is a common houseplant in temperate climates, valued for its striking variegated leaves with purple undersides. It can grow outside in a humid tropical climate, but needs light shade in the afternoon and must be protected from high winds.[3]
The soil should be kept moist at all times, but never waterlogged as the plant is susceptible to root rot.[4]
Hummingbirds and bees are the main pollinators.
Under ideal growing conditions, Stromanthe sanguinea will reach 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) tall in about a year after emerging from its rhizome.[2] Propagation can be from either seeds or rhizome division, but it is faster and more reliable to take rhizome cuttings.
The Latin specific epithet sanguinea means “blood-red.[5]
Stromanthe sanguinea has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
Gallery
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Else Kientzler Botanical Garden, Sarchi Norte, Costa Rica
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Behnke Nurseries, Beltsville, MD USA
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Durban Botanic Gardens, Durban
References
- ^ "Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ a b "Stromanthe sanguinea "Tricolor"".
- ^ "Stromanthe Plant Care: How To Grow A Stromanthe Triostar Plant".
- ^ "Triostar".
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- ^ "Stromanthe sanguinea". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 5 March 2021.