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bloody stromanthe

Stromanthe sanguinea

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Stromanthe
Family: Marantaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow 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

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or division when dormant, or after flowering, to minimise root damage

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite can occur

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years