Stromanthe Triostar is an outstandingly beautiful plant with vibrant leaf colorations
With good care this plant will provide a stunning living focal point in your home for years
These plants enjoy a light well draining soil
A mix of potting soil and perlite and peat will keep the roots happy if well mixed with lighter soils, perlite or pumice
Stromanthes will grow to the size of the pot
However, they do not like to be overly root bound
If you want to encourage faster growth choose a pot about 2 inches wider in diameter than the current pot
Use a well drained ceramic or plastic pot
The Triostar enjoys brightindirect light for best leaf variegation and optimal growth
Your stromanthe triostar is sensitive to the water you use
These plants love low mineral, soft acid water between 5.5 and 6 Ph
Hard water high in minerals and salts will burn the leaves
Water when the soil is dry down an inch or soTriostar enjoys even moisture in the soil, but never let it sit in soaking wet potting mix
Triostars love humidity
They are happy at 50% to 60% humidity
Although they can tolerate higher, do not let it drop under 40%
Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer at half dose
Optimal temperatures for Stromanthe plants are 65 degrees F. to 80 degrees F.
They will tolerate lower of higher of 55 to 85 for short periods
Stromanthe grows wider rather than taller with time
The triostar plant grows to about 36 inches high at maturity
They will spread up to 24 inches
For the best care triostar leaves enjoy occasional washing
This helps keep the stomata (leaf pores) open for plant respiration
Healthy leaves with a good clean surface are most able to resist pests