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.

Watering

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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