stromanthe thalia
'magicstar'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Splashed pattern

Its large leaves are like a painter's canvas, splashed with creamy white and dotted with white specks on a green background, and if you peek underneath, you'll find a delightful purple surprise. It grows upwards and outwards, creating a lovely bushy shape that really stands out.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (15°C - 30°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

High

Keep the soil constantly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The stromanthe magicstar can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This variety was a lucky find! It appeared naturally in the Netherlands in 1999 as a unique seedling among 'Stripestar' plants. The person who discovered it noticed its special leaves and decided to grow it further, and it has been reliably reproduced ever since.
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