Triostar Stromanthe Care
This isn’t a plant for novice horticulturists.
But keep the plant away from sitting near a radiator or air conditioner.
Misting can also help to create the humidity they need.
Triostar stromanthe should be potted in well-drained, fertile soil that is kept moist but not soggy.
Light
Tropical plants often need light that mimics what would be found in a rainforest environment.
Positioning your triostar stromanthe in an area with dappled light will provide it with the best chance of flourishing.
If it receives too much direct sun, it canburn the leaves.
As a houseplant, dust its leaves so the plant can receive more light.
Soil
Your triostar needs a soil that is well-draining, breathable, and light.
Although it needs to retain moisture, it shouldn’t be too heavy or claggy.
Water
Ensuring your triostar gets a consistent and appropriate amount of water is vital.
Get this wrong, and the plant can quickly become unhealthy looking.
Keeping the soil constantly moist, but not waterlogged, is preferable.
In cooler weather, this plant can be kept a little drier.
Allowing just the top inch of soil to dry before rewatering usually provides good results.
This plant can even be fussy about the quality and temperature of the water.
Tap water doesn’t produce the best results because the plant is sensitive to the chemicals in ordinary water.
Distilled water is ideal but spring water will also work.
check that the water isn’t overly chilled either.
Yellow leaves mean the soil is waterlogged and needs to dry out before watering again.
You’ll need patience for this process because it may take a couple of weeks.
If the soil won’t dry out, then it’s time to repot the plant.
It does best in temperatures of around 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Many people keep their triostars on abathroom window.
That way they get plenty of humidity.
They don’t like environments that have harsh, dry heat or air-conditioning.
Fertilizer
Feeding your triostar with adiluted, balanced fertilizerevery couple of weeks can encourage it to thrive.
double-check the solution isn’t too strong or applied too frequently as this can result in root burn.
Your plant won’t need to be fertilized during its dormancy in the winter months.
You want to make the divisions before any new growth starts.
Potting and Repotting
As common houseplants, triostars do well in containers.
Plenty of drainage holes are required to prevent water-logging too.
Repotting your plant after a couple of years can help them thrive.
Look out for the roots beginning to grow out the bottom of the container.
When you see this, it’s probably time to move them.
It’s best to do this in the spring.
A mild horticultural soap or neem oil spray can eliminate that problem.
If your plant gets too dry, it can attract fungus and mold.
Mist the plant daily to keep its environment humid.
