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title: "Stromanthe Thalia - looking for pro tips! I am good with easy plants…"
description: "Stromanthe Thalia - looking for pro tips! I am good with easy plants (lots of success with pothos and monstera adansonii) but I am having a hard time keeping…"
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author: "Nikki"
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# Stromanthe Thalia - looking for pro tips! I am good with easy plants…

_Posted by Nikki on 2024-03-14_

Stromanthe Thalia - looking for pro tips!

I am good with easy plants (lots of success with pothos and monstera adansonii) but I am having a hard time keeping the Triostar happy. No new shoots coming up and leaves just look dull.  
I stopped using my tap water and stopped getting the leaves wet when watering.  
Any advice appreciated!

## 6 comments

### Amie206 commented on 2024-03-14

Welllll, I managed to save mine from a THRIPS infection in the Fall.

Before that fiasco she was THRIVING. She needs a LOT of humidity. Mine sits near the humidifier and under a Soltech Aspect grow light. They say bright indirect light. I’m cursed with only North facing windows.

I let her dry out the first 3” of her pot and then water thru with distilled water. Hope that helps

#### Amie206 replied on 2024-03-14

One issue with the thrips was she lost coloring and most leaves come in green. There is a lot of conflicting info online as to whether this is lack of light or too much light. 😬. It’s my one plant that I feel like I need a “consultation” on.

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### Nikki commented on 2024-03-14

Thank you! I have her near a west facing window, which the rest of my plants love but maybe I should change it up in her case. Humidity hasn’t been great here either- I’ll give that a try!!

#### PlantLady replied on 2024-03-14

As long as it doesn’t get direct light, it should be ok.

### Elaine commented on 2026-09-24

When I first got mine, I had a pebble tray under her and I watered her that way she did great but then as she grew more, I still use the pebble tray, but I also water her cup when she is dry about 2 inches down and she’s beautiful

### Elaine commented on 2026-09-24

Not cup. Top

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