{"product_id":"bloody-calathea-stromathe-sanguinea","title":"Stromanthe sanguinea - Bloody Prayer Plant Calathea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This Prayer Plant has some similarities with others like Calatheas and Marantas - they are all in the same botanical family - but is a different species, so has longer, thinner leaves than many other Prayer Plants you may have seen before. This species' leaves have deep red undersides which means the plant can deal with a little more shade than others, as the darker colouring helps it absorb the maximum amount of light. The glossy, deep green tops of the leaves provide contrast with the crimson undersides, and the plant will fill your home with all the colour and freshness of its foliage. If you notice its leaves moving, don't panic - this clever plant raises and lowers its leaves according to the time of day and the amount of light it gets. So if you notice its leaves are not moving, you may need to move it to a brighter spot.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Prayer Plant has some similarities with others like Calatheas and Marantas - they are all in the same botanical family - but is a different species, so has longer, thinner leaves than many other Prayer Plants you may have seen before. This species' leaves have deep red undersides which means the plant can deal with a little more shade than others, as the darker colouring helps it absorb the maximum amount of light. The glossy, deep green tops of the leaves provide contrast with the crimson undersides, and the plant will fill your home with all the colour and freshness of its foliage. If you notice its leaves moving, don't panic - this clever plant raises and lowers its leaves according to the time of day and the amount of light it gets. So if you notice its leaves are not moving, you may need to move it to a brighter spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":21,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":41857,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Stromanthe sanguinea (bed flower, bloody species)\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStromanthe sanguinea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(bed flower, bloody species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":21,\"2\":{\"6\":0}}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":41857,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Stromanthe sanguinea (bed flower, bloody species)\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":40,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":57}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This plant's scientific name changed to Stromanthe thalia when it was reclassified in 1995.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis plant's scientific name changed to Stromanthe thalia when it was reclassified in 1995.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Bloody Prayer Plant, Stromanthe, Calathea\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBloody Prayer Plant, Stromanthe, Calathea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to Brazilian rainforests\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNative to Brazilian rainforests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Bright, indirect light is what's needed for this plant. If the light is too bright, its leaves can get easily scorched, and you'll notice symptoms like pale yellow leaves, stunted growth and brown patches.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBright, indirect light is what's needed for this plant. If the light is too bright, its leaves can get easily scorched, and you'll notice symptoms like pale yellow leaves, stunted growth and brown patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Let the top quarter of the soil dry out, and reduce this to a third in winter. This plant likes moist soil, but won't appreciate soggy roots so this will help keep the balance right!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLet the top quarter of the soil dry out, and reduce this to a third in winter. This plant likes moist soil, but won't appreciate soggy roots so this will help keep the balance right!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Like their Prayer Plant family, Stomanthes love high humidity. Introducing a pebble tray can help keep the air moisture consistently high to give them the best chance of flourishing!\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLike their Prayer Plant family, Stomanthes love high humidity. Introducing a pebble tray can help keep the air moisture consistently high to give them the best chance of flourishing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Use a moisture-retentive, well-draining mix to keep this thirsty plant happy but not too soggy. A mix with added coir and perlite, such as a mix designed for Calathea and Marantas, will work well here. Repot every couple of years in spring as the plant grows.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eUse a moisture-retentive, well-draining mix to keep this thirsty plant happy but not too soggy. A mix with added coir and perlite, such as a mix designed for Calathea and Marantas, will work well here. Repot every couple of years in spring as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Feed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Average household temperatures of about 18-27°C are perfect- make sure it doesn't drop below 15°C in winter.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAverage household temperatures of about 18-27°C are perfect- make sure it doesn't drop below 15°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;If you notice your Stromanthe's leaves curling and going brown at the edges, it's likely either getting too much sun or not enough water- make sure only the top third of the soil is drying out, and that it is not in direct sun. Browning tips with yellow halos are a sign that the humidity around the plant is too low; try adding a humidity tray, or position your plant in a steamy kitchen or bathroom.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIf you notice your Stromanthe's leaves curling and going brown at the edges, it's likely either getting too much sun or not enough water- make sure only the top third of the soil is drying out, and that it is not in direct sun. Browning tips with yellow halos are a sign that the humidity around the plant is too low; try adding a humidity tray, or position your plant in a steamy kitchen or bathroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":44222618108157,"sku":"2665412398961","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":45446126764285,"sku":"8230808250271","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":44051207618813,"sku":"4474268722961","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"19cm","offer_id":53490599821693,"sku":"9032945296271","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/stromanthe-sanguinea-bloody-prayer-plant-calathea-851592.jpg?v=1738688999","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/bloody-calathea-stromathe-sanguinea","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}