BOTANICAL NAME: Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’
COMMON NAME: Peacock Plant
ORIGIN: Rainforests of Brazil
GOOD FOR: Intermediate plant parents
HEIGHT: 2-3 ft tall
LIGHT: Medium to bright, indirect light. They can live in lower light situations, but the variegation will be less pronounced. Direct sun will burn the leaves.
WINDOW PREFERENCE: Ideally placed in an east or north facing windows.
WATER: Wait until the top two inches of soil is dry and then water around the base of the plant until you see water draining from the bottom of the pot. At this point you can stop. In the winter, let the soil dry out more thoroughly, but never completely.
HUMIDITY: This plant needs humidity to stay healthy. Keep on a pebble tray or use a humidifier. If you’re a plant collector, you can also group it together with a few other plants for some self-made humidity. These plants like a good misting every few days. When misting, always remember to do so in the morning.
TEMPERATURE: Prefers to be between 60-85 degrees. Keep away from drafts and heat vents.
SOIL / REPOTTING: Light, peat-based soil. Repot, one size up, once the roots have taken up the entire container. This may be every 2 years.
PLANT FOOD: Feed once a month in the spring and summer growing season. We recommend using Joyful Dirt Houseplant Plant Food. Stop feeding in fall and winter due to slower growth and dormancy.
PRUNING: Remove damaged leaves from the plant at the point they are attached to the main stem, using clean pruning shears.
PESTS: Aphids and Spider Mites possible infestations to look out for.
TOXICITY: Non-toxic
ANGRY PLANT PROBLEMS: Yellow or pale leave- over watering or insufficient light . Yellowing, browning leaves - underwatered. Make sure to keep a consistent watering schedule. Withered or brown, crisp edges - air is too dry. Regularly mist and provide a more humid environment by placing on a pebble tray or humidifier.
