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Stromanthe thalia 'Triostar'
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' |
| Common Name: | Never-Never Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing to about 1.5 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate. The upper surface of the leaf blade is variegated with shades of red, green and white, while the underside is burgundy-pink. |
| Similar | This cultivar resembles Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor', but it has thicker and less wiry petioles (LINK). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White, Pink, Cream / Off-White |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 599 |
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| Species ID | 1894 |
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