Calathea Stromanthe Triostar - Tropical Plant

Common name: Calathea Stromanthe Triostar 
Scientific name: Calathea triostar 

Description: a striking plant with long, ovate, variegated leaves with splashes of red, pink, white, cream, and green! The undersides of each leaf are a rich purple colour which are easily seen when the plant curls its leaves up at night. This plant is found on light-dappled forest floors in the tropical rainforests of South America where it can grow up to 60cm tall. This plant will be happy in rainforest set-ups with an area that receives dappled light. We suggest planting these with a wide variety of inverts including mantids, beetles, tarantulas, and millipedes, however bare in mind that some species will nibble on the leaves and roots if planted directly into the tanks substrate. 
Grown in 6cm pots.
 
Place of origin: South America 
Type: perennial ground cover 
Habitat: tropical, rainforest 
Humidity: 60% or higher 
Lighting: bright, indirect light/ tolerates low light 
Temperature: 18-26˚C
Watering: keep soil constantly moist, not soggy 
Soil: moist, well-draining soil 
Growth rate: medium 

Please note: live plants may vary in size and colour to the one pictured here. Although we use natural fertilizers and pest-preventatives to keep our plants happy and healthy, we highly suggest washing the roots thoroughly in distilled water before repotting or placing straight into a set-up.