What is Stralanthe?

Stralanthe is a genus of plants from tropical rainforests. There are 13 species of Stromanthe, although only a few are commonly grown. They have distinctive leaves that make houseplants popular in a slight climate and popular garden plants in warm and humid areas.

kindergartens most often sell species known as Stromanthe sanguinea , which passes through common names Tricolor or Triostar. The cultivar Burle Marx is also grown on the domestic market. Plants are members of the family Marantaceae , tropical plants that have a distinctive feature of large, starch roots and arrowroot is one example. Their long, evergreen leaves are dark green, but are varied and usually have white on top. The underside of the leaves is a shade of dark or hot pink. At night, these leaves are folded, but are open and watch the sun during the day. These flowers are pink, like the underside of the leaves and are surrounded by small orange leaves similar to the petals. They grow in clusters at the top of the high stems and usually bloom in the middle lane.

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variety Burle Marx Stromanthe is significantly smaller than the Triostar, reaching only one and a half feet (0.3 to 0.45 m) in height and spreading to the leg (0.3 m) to width. Its smaller, elongated leaves have a pattern of dark green and light green to white. Burle Marx plant flowers are white and can bloom from late spring to early autumn.

As well as other tropical plants, Stralanthe needs moisture for optimal cultivation conditions. Their cultivation in tropical or subtropical sites will meet this requirement. Indoors, grow best in rooms that are moisturizing.

Stromanthe grows best in clay or sandy soils that are acidic or neutral, with a high content of organic matter. The watering mixture should have good drainage and be kept evenly moist. Outside these plants should bet placed in light shadow or partial shadow, because too much sun can burn the leaves and cause brown spots.

plants can be able to survive light frost, but are happier when temperatures do not fall below 40 ° F (4.4 ° C). Dry soil, dry air and cold weather can cause the leaves to brown. However, the plant can re -re -weather as soon as the weather warms up.