{"page":{"id":92948103357,"body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlace the Stromanthe in medium to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseplant411.com\/glossary\/light-for-houseplants-high\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Avoid direct sunlight as harsh rays may cause leaf burn. A northern or eastern facing window typically works well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Use a well-draining soil and allow only the top 10-15% of soil to go slightly dry before watering thoroughly during the growing season. Reduce watering slightly in the winter months. Over-watering can cause yellowing leaves, and under-watering will cause the leaves to curl inward and eventually brown, beginning at the edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironment: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStromanthe need warm, humid conditions to keep leaves looking healthy. While misting year round can be beneficial, during winter, place your plant on a wet pebble tray or near a humidifier in addition to misting. Low humidity causes the leaves to turn brown and become crispy on the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvoid placing near drafts, radiators, and AC units. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReported to be non-toxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOf Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse a light soil that retains moisture but drains well. A peat-based potting soil is a good choice for a Stromanthe. An all-purpose potting soil will suffice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStromanthe does well in shallow containers. Be sure a Stromanthe has outgrown the existing pot before moving it to a larger one; this helps prevent over-watering and root rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdd an all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer to a Stromanthe every 2–4 weeks while the plant is actively growing, usually from early spring to the end of fall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","created_at":"2022-12-13T13:21:55-06:00","published_at":"2022-12-13T13:21:55-06:00","updated_at":"2022-12-13T13:21:55-06:00","handle":"stromanthe-triostar-care-sheet","title":"Stromanthe \"Triostar\" Care Sheet"}}