How to tend a Stromanthe sanguinea
Also known as: Heliconia thalia Vell., Maranta sanguinea hort. ex Planch., Maranta spectabilis Körn., Phrynium sanguineum Hook., Stromanthe sanguinea Sond., Stromanthe sanguinea f. spectabilis (Lem.) Voss, Stromanthe spectabilis Lem., Thalia sanguinea Lem., Thalia spectabilis Lem.
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Keep soil moist, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in winter
Sunlight
Like half shade, can take 4-5h moderate light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Apply low concentration fertilizers, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer
Pruning
Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Brazil
- Category
- Marantaceae, Calathea
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠10 cm
- Blooming period
- Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in winter, orange red flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color green, lower surface fuchsia
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