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Stromanthe


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02 Sep : 17:06

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stromanthe.jpg Stromanteto a family related to the family Marantovi. Since it is known by several fanciful original pattern on the leaves. They all come from the tropical forests of Central and South America. In our country now are imported species Stromanthe ambilis, much like the marantata. The leaves are slightly elongated ovals green, flecked with gray-green stripes on both sides of the central vein. Stromanthe sanguimea is much thicker leaves with highly elongated and pointed top. Reached 40 cm. They are shiny, white nasitenozeleni with marked central vein. The underside of the leaves are red or green stripes. This species is very similar to kalatea, which is often confused. Plants reach a height of 1.5 meters. Multikolor a variety of leaves, dappled in green, white and pink. This is one of the most fastidious ornamental plants.

Stromanthe kind of plants are compact and low growing as marantata, but their leaves are characterized by striking features of Calathea, which are often confused. Most - popular species is Stromanthe amabilis, which at the same time is extremely costly and capricious plant.

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