Mature Stromanthe sanguine (Tricolor or Triostar)

We have featured the bushy and the shrub-like Stromanthe sanguine or Tricolor or Triostar some time ago.   This time, allow us to introduce to you the upright and mature Stromanthe sanguine.  During maturation, Triostar propagates vegetatively through its rhizomes.  Plantlets are produced above the foliage during this stage.  As a result, the mature Triostar deviates from its amazing bush-like form by increasing its height and width.

Mature Triostar plant can reach a height of 2’ to 3’ tall and a spread of 1’ to 2’ wide.  Despite of the very obvious change in form, this striking plant never fails to amaze everybody because of its Technicolor lance-shaped foliage. As its name suggests, the plant is loved by many because of its beautiful leaves color combination – variegated green and white top side while the undersides are reddish-pink or maroon or burgundy in color.  During winter and spring times, the plant produces white flowers with red bracts, adding more colors to this truly eye-catching blessing from nature.

The color scheme of Triostar has been loved by many owners making it a special house plant.  When grown outdoors, mature Triostar is an ideal damp border.  It can add a tropical touch to your landscape.  Mix it with your calathea plants and you will surely have a colorful garden envied by many. Whether you want to grow it for mass plants, for foundation planting, for color accent, or even in pots or containers, mature Triostar is perfect for all your interior and outdoor settings.

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