Stromanthe Species

Stromanthethalia

Genus
Stromanthe (stroh-MAN-thee)
Species
thalia (THAL-ee-uh)
Synonym
Heliconia thalia
Stromanthe sanguinea
Thalia sanguinea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

San Francisco, California

Casselberry, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Vacherie, Louisiana

Galveston, Texas

Houston, Texas

La Porte, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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z8a, AL (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

Grown indoors here in zone 8a in medium light (under wall sconce of 75 watts) but room has 2 large east and north windows so general ligh...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | August 2004 | positive

Mine started as in indoor plant but did poorly. Then planted outdoors in shady location and it's thriving! It has grown to about 5ft. ...Read More

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