How to care for your Stromanthe
Use these instructions to care for a Stromanthe. This guide will tell you how to water a Stromanthe; its light, temperature, humidity preferences and any additional care it might need to help it grow.
Stromanthe Peacock
Place your Stromanthe Peacock in a warm, well-lit spot. The more indirect light the plant receives, the more variegation you will see on the leaves. Never expose it to direct sunlight–it will scorch the leaves.
Keep the soil slightly damp and allow the top inch to dry out before watering again. Be careful to not overwater your Stromanthe Peacock. Overwatering can lead to root rot and eventually the plant will die. In the winter, allow the soil to dry out a little more between waterings, but never completely.
Your Stromathe Peacock loves a humid environment, so feel free to mist every day. Use a pebble tray or a humidifier during the winter months when the air tends to be drier. The leaves will turn brown and crispy when the air is too dry.
Your Stromanthe Peacock prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees during the day and no cooler than 60 degrees at night. Avoid placing your plants near heating and air conditioning vents and fans.
Feed your Stromanthe Peacock every month during the Spring-Fall months when it is producing new leaves. Always dilute the fertilizer to half the recommended strength and never apply to dry soil.
The Stromanthe Peacock is non-toxic to humans and pets.
Turn your plant every week, as it will reach for the light. Adding humidity is key in keeping this plant healthy, thriving and full of splendid colors! Mist often or use a pebble tray.
Stromanthe Triostar
Place your Stromanthe Triostar medium a warm, well-lit spot. The more indirect light the plant receives, the more variegation you will see on the leaves. Never expose it to direct sunlight, you will see burn spot on the leaves.
Keep the soil of your Stromanthe Triostar slightly damp (but not soggy!) and allow the top inch to dry out before watering again. Be careful to not overwater, as this could lead to root rot. In the winter, allow the soil to dry out a little more between waterings, but never completely.
Your Triostar loves a humid environment, so feel free to mist every day. Use a pebble tray or a humidifier during the winter months when the air tends to be much drier. The leaves will turn brown and crispy when the air is too dry.
Triostars prefer temperatures between 65-80 degrees during the day and no cooler than 60 degrees at night. Avoid placing your plants near heating and air conditioning vents and fans.
Feed a stromanthe every month during the Spring-Fall months when it producing new leaves. Always dilute the fertilizer to the ½ strength and never apply on dry soil.
Stromanthe Triostars are non-toxic to humans and pets.
Turn your plant every week since it will reach for the light. Adding humidity is keep in keeping this plant healthy, thriving and full of splendid colors.
