RHS Other common names
variegated bloody stromanthe 'Triostar'
Synonyms
Calathea 'Triostar', Stromanthe sanguinea 'Tricolour'
Houseplants Conservatory Greenhouse
An upright, evergreen perennial, grown as a houseplant, to around 60 to 90cm in height, with tropical-looking, lance-shaped variegated olive-green to creamy-pink foliage, vibrant pink on the undersides. The leaves close up at night, hence why these are often called 'Prayer Plants'. White flowers with orange sepals and red bracts, appear in winter and spring
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres