ÉpuiséStromanthe
Green, cream and pink foliage, with bright pink undersides that glow in the evening. Our Stromanthe, safe for pets, and the guide to keeping their colours.
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Stromanthe, all in colour
Stromanthe is a member of the Marantaceae from tropical America, a cousin of Calathea and Maranta. The most widely grown, Stromanthe thalia (often sold under its former name, Stromanthe sanguinea), is famous for its ‘Triostar’ selection: each leaf mixes green, cream and pink, with a bright pink underside. Like its cousins, it raises its leaves in the evening. It needs humidity and filtered light, and it's safe for pets.
Growing passport
Ease of care
Light needs
Water needs
Air humidity
Temperature18 to 27 °C, never below 15 °C
Cats, dogsSafe for pets
Species and varieties
| Species or variety | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Stromanthe thalia ‘Triostar’ | Leaves variegated green, cream and pink, bright pink underneath. |
| Stromanthe thalia ‘Magic Star’ | Whiter, less pink variegation. |
| Ctenanthe | A neighbouring genus, often confused with it, with silver-striped leaves. |
Caring for them in Morocco
- Light: filtered and bright enough to keep the pink, never direct sun.
- Watering: soil always slightly moist. Water with water left to stand overnight: the hard water in our cities browns the tips of delicate leaves.
- Humidity: high: mist around it with a fine mist sprayer, ideally in a bright bathroom.
- Potting mix: moist and airy: our Signature Potting Mix.
Reading the symptoms
- Brown edges, curled leaves: dry air: enemy number one.
- The pink fades: lack of light.
- Scorch marks: direct sun.
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Sources: Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) for names and origin; Royal Horticultural Society for cultivation; ASPCA for toxicity; and our own practice at the Rabat studio. Growing guidelines are averages: the light and air in your home matter more than anything.
Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 DH, cash on delivery, or collection from the studio, 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation district, Rabat.
Frequently asked questions
Stromanthe or Calathea?
Two cousins from the same family, with the same humidity needs. Stromanthe Triostar is recognisable by its irregular pink and cream variegation.