How to Grow and Care for Stromanthe

The tricolor stromanthe is a popular houseplant, known for its bright green and red or yellow leaves. It is easy to care for and can grow in different environments, but is native to warm, tropical areas including Mexico and South America. In contrast to many popular houseplants, tricolor stromanthe is not toxic to pets.

Triostar Stromanthe has oblong, painted leaves that earned this cultivar the name "triostar." Its leaves are streaked in varying shades of green, cream, and pink or red, generally in three tones. The variegation is diverse from plant to plant, and it originated in tropical Brazil. At night, the leaves fold inward, showing a pinkish underside.