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Other Names: Maranthas/Prayer Plants

Scientific Name: Stromanthe Sanguinea Triostar

Family‎: ‎Marantaceae
Genus‎: ‎Stromanthe
Native: Tropical Americas

 

In keeping with its family tradition of visually striking foliage, Stromanthes are tough competition for Calatheas and Ctenanthes. They are one of the most coveted houseplants worldwide. It is very difficult indeed to resist these decorative leaves! Stromanthes come in different types. This species is variegated in shades of dark and cream, with show-stopping underleaf colors in maroon, these three colors earning it the