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Stromanthe sanguinea var. spectabilis

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Genus: Stromanthe
Family: Marantaceae

About this plant

S. sanguinea var. spectabilis is an evergreen perennial forming a clump of erect stems to 1.5m, bearing deep olive-green, oblong-elliptic leaves 20cm in length, green or reddish beneath, and small white flowers among conspicuous red bracts

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright filtered light, allowing a free root run. Grow outdoors in moist, fertile soil in full sun or dappled shade in frost-free area

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division when dormant or after flowering

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years