Calathea Triostar (Stromanthe Sanguinea Triostar) XL

Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', frequently sold under the name Calathea Triostar, is a spectacular tropical plant from the Marantaceae family, prized for its variegated foliage in shades of green, creamy white, and pink. The undersides of the leaves display intense pink, purplish-red, and burgundy tones, contributing to the plant's decorative appearance from every angle.

The leaves are elongated and elegant, with different variegation patterns, so each leaf may have a distinct design. Like other plants in the Marantaceae family, the leaves may slightly change position throughout the day in response to light.

It is a plant that appreciates stable tropical conditions: filtered light, warm temperatures, good atmospheric humidity, and a substrate that remains slightly moist but well aerated.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Name: Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'

• Commercial name: Calathea Triostar

• Family: Marantaceae

• Plant type: perennial tropical plant, decorative for its foliage

• Elongated leaves with green, creamy-white, and pink variegation

• The undersides of the leaves range from pinkish-purple to burgundy

• The variegation pattern differs from one leaf to another

• Upright growth, eventually forming a lush clump

• The plant develops through rhizomes

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers bright, indirect, or filtered light. Insufficient light may reduce the contrast of the variegation, while strong direct sunlight may cause leaf scorch.

• Substrate: loose, rich in organic matter, and well drained, while still able to retain moderate moisture.

• Watering: regular; the substrate should be kept slightly moist without becoming waterlogged. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

• Water quality: plants in the Marantaceae family may be sensitive to salt buildup from water. If tap water is very hard, using filtered water or rainwater may be helpful.

• Humidity: prefers high atmospheric humidity. Very dry air may encourage browning of the leaf edges and tips.

• Temperature: prefers consistent temperatures of approximately 18-28°C. Avoid cold, drafts, and sudden temperature fluctuations.

• Fertilization: moderate during the active growing period, using a fertilizer for tropical foliage plants.

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For a healthy root system and a good balance between moisture retention and root aeration, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Araceae, also suitable for Calathea, Stromanthe, Maranta, and other tropical plants with similar requirements.

➡️ View product: Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Araceae

✨ What makes it special:

• spectacular three-color foliage: green, cream, and pink;

• the undersides of the leaves display intense pinkish-purple tones;

• each leaf develops a different variegation pattern;

• the leaves may change position according to the daily light cycle;

• eventually forms a lush and highly decorative tropical clump;

• spectacular appearance even without flowers.

📌 Note: The intensity of the colors, the proportion of cream, green, and pink areas, and the variegation pattern naturally vary from one specimen to another and between the leaves of the same plant. Specimens may be delivered with more or less abundant foliage, depending on their stage of development and the season. Stromanthe 'Triostar' is sensitive to changes in humidity, temperature, and environmental conditions, and during the acclimatization period it may develop dry edges or tips, curled leaves, spots, discoloration, or lose some leaves. The leaves may also have small tears, scratches, or bends caused by handling and transport. These aesthetic imperfections do not normally affect the plant's viability, and it may continue producing new leaves after acclimatization.

Height including pot approx. 70 cm