'Triostar' Stromanthe sanguinea
Many plants are grown for their beautiful flowers, but plants like Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’ impress people with their fabulous foliage. In fact, ‘Triostar’ is so impressive that is was named a 2008 Florida Plant of the Year by FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association).
Characteristics
‘Triostar’ is also sometimes called ‘Tricolor’, and both names derive from the color combination on the leaves. The tops of the leaves are variegated white and green, while the undersides are a brilliant reddish-pink. This color scheme makes ‘Triostar’ a contemporary alternative for people wishing to give potted plants during the holidays.
Requirements and Care
Many garden centers market ‘Triostar’ as a houseplant, though it can work in perennial beds in the warmer regions of the state. In North Florida, it can be grown outdoors as an annual.
If you plan to grow ‘Triostar’ outdoors, be sure to pick a shady location. Too much sun will cause the leaves to sunburn, resulting in unsightly brown splotches.
Indoors or out, the key is to give ‘Triostar’ the high humidity it craves. If you’re keeping the plant indoors, try misting it or keeping it in a humid location like a bathroom. Be sure to water regularly, though try to allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
When mature, ‘Triostar’ can reach two to three feet tall and one to two feet wide.
Availability
You can contact these wholesale growers for help in finding a local retail center that carries Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’:
| Batson’s Foliage Group, Inc. | 352-735-6835 |
| Brad’s Bedding Plants, Inc. | 954-360-0448 |
| Buckhorn Nursery | 863-773-6662 |
| Camilla the Little Flower Nursery, LLC | 305-247-7373 |
| Girard Wholesale Growers | 407-708-5703 |
| Gold Medal Growers | 305-248-1779 |
| Mario & Sons, Inc. | 305-256-0088 |
| Searle Brothers Nursery, Inc. | 954-434-7681 |
| St. Germain’s Dracaena Farm | 305-245-4448 |
| Sturon Nursery, Inc. | 305-232-9005 |
| Vila & Son Nursery | 305-245-2055 |
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