Stromanthe consists of evergreen, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials characterized by their simple, lanceolate to ovate foliage. These plants produce racemes or panicles of cup-shaped flowers, which may be white, yellow, or red, accompanied by prominent bracts. Flowering occurs during winter, spring, or summer.

Stromanthe

Stromanthe 'Freddy'

Stromanthe 'Stripestar'

Stromanthe porteana

Stromanthe porteana variegata (v)

Stromanthe sanguinea is a perennial plant characterized by its upright growth habit and elongated, lance-shaped foliage that can reach lengths of up to 45 cm. The leaves exhibit a deep olive-green coloration on their upper surfaces, while their undersides display a rich wine-red hue. During the winter and spring months, the plant produces white flowers accompanied by orange sepals, which emerge in clusters and are framed by red bracts.

Stromanthe sanguinea

Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'PBR (v)

Stromanthe sanguinea 'Zolti'PBR

This evergreen perennial develops a cluster of upright stems that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, measuring around 20 centimeters long, and exhibit a deep olive-green color with green or reddish hues on the underside. The plant produces small white flowers that are set against prominent red bracts.