Perennials, Tropicals > Stromanthe > Stromanthe sanguinea > Stromanthe sanguinea
Stromanthe sanguinea
Stromanthe
Origin: Brazil.
| Family |
| Marantaceae |
| Genus |
| Stromanthe |
| Species |
| sanguinea |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 - 50 |
| Height |
| 0.3 - 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.45 - 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Small plant grown for its striking foliage. |
| Landscape |
| Shaded patio and flower gardens. Excellent houseplant. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in partial shade to full shade with rich, well-drained soil. Water thoroughly but do not allow it to stand in water. Thrives in high humidity, so mist leaves daily in dry environments. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Member of the prayer plant family, so the leaves fold up as if in prayer. |
| Pests |
| Aphids and fungus diseases. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptical to oblong. |
| Flower Description |
| Tiny, growing in clusters. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are dark green with red undersides. Flowers are reddish-pink. |
| Propagation |
| By cuttings or division of clumps. |
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