Stromanthe amabilis

Feed Stromanthe amabilis : In this period of the year fertilizing has the aim to prepare the plants for the wintry season; usually we should fertilize every 30-40 days, using a product which isn’t very rich in nitrogen.

continental : This plant prefers very bright spots, but it doesn't want direct contact with solar rays.
These plants can be grown in the garden during this period of the year; they can’t tolerate the cold, therefore they should be located in a sheltered place as soon as the minimum temperatures go below 0°C. Sudden freezing can ruin the foliage of the most external branches.

alpine : It is advisable to place the The Stromanthe amabilis in a very bright place, but protected by direct solar light.
These plants dislike temperatures below zero; during the autumnal months they can be left outside only if the climate is mild; as the nocturnal temperatures get lower, let’s place The Stromanthe amabilis in a spot where it is sheltered by the frost, or in a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : It is advisable to avoid contact with direct solar rays; let's position the The Stromanthe amabilis in a bright place, but shady.
These plants can stand minimum temperatures near 0°C; in this period of the year they can be located outdoors, in a sheltered place.

continental : The Stromanthe amabilis needs frequent and regular irrigations; we advise keeping the soil damp using 3-4 glasses of water, watering every 0-1 weeks.

alpine : Water abundantly with 2-3 glasses of water approximately every 1-2 weeks, wetting the ground deep down; let’s always wait for the soil to dry before watering again.

mediterranean : Let’s water the The Stromanthe amabilis frequently with 4-5 glasses of water, even every 0-0 weeks, so that the soil is always damp, but not soaked with water.

Adversity Stromanthe amabilis : When the climate is still not too harsh we should apply a wide range fungal treatment, vaporizing the fungicide even on the soil on the feet of the plants. Let’s remember to collect and destroy the leaves of the plants affected by black spot disease or by leaf curl disease.