How to grow and care for Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga

Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga

How often should I water?

check Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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10K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Stromanthe thalia (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Marantaceae, Genus: Stromanthe, Species: Stromanthe thalia

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatSouth America
Hardiness Zone10 - 12
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderZingiberales
FamilyMarantaceae
GenusStromanthe
SpeciesStromanthe thalia

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