bloody stromanthe
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S. sanguinea is an upright perennial with lance-shaped leaves to 45cm long, deep olive-green above and wine-red beneath; in winter and spring, white flowers with orange sepals open in panicles among red bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- bloody stromanthe (Stromanthe sanguinea)
- Genus
- Stromanthe
- Family
- Marantaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bloody stromanthe
Distribution map
Brazil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bloody stromanthe
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bloody stromanthe care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or division when dormant, or after flowering, to minimise root damage
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a peat free or loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light. Water freely when in growth, maintain high humidity and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 2 or 3 weeks. Water moderately in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite can occur
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