Stromanthe sanguinea / ‘Calathea Triostar’
The rainforests of South America are calathea triostar’s home. It lives in the dappled light under larger trees, bringing a pop of colour to the forest floor. Like a lot of calathea, it folds up its leaves at night, then unfurls them in the morning, ready to absorb any light that shines through the canopy.
If you think about where it’s from, it’s easy to remember how to keep this plant happy. It likes light that mimics the mottled light in a forest (i.e. not a lot of direct sun, but not total shade).
*Pot size 14cm. Non toxic to pets.*
Watering:
To keep a prayer plant happy, make sure you don’t let its soil dry out. Check it at least once a week and water it when the top two inches of soil feel dry. It will also benefit from feeding once a month in spring and summer. If you can try using mineral water this will prevent crispy edges. These guys also enjoy a misting.
Lighting:
He’ll be fine in fairly low light, but you’ll see more colourful growth if you give him lots of light.
Did you know?
Too much sun can actually make this plant’s colours fade, so try to keep it away from very sunny windows.
This plant is also Pet safe, what a treat!
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