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  2. In order to keep your scarlet star plant stays looking its best, here are some tips on how to care for it: Pour filtered water into central 'cup'. Place your scarlet star in bright, indirect light. Mist daily or pop it in a bright kitchen or bathroom.

  3. Jul 7, 2023 · Using Filtered Water: The Scarlet Star plant is sensitive to chemicals found in tap water, such as chlorine and fluoride. To protect your plant from potential harm, consider using filtered or distilled water for watering.

  4. Jul 23, 2023 · Place it near a window where it can receive bright but filtered sunlight throughout the day. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves and damage the plant. Temperature and Humidity. The Scarlet Star plant prefers warm temperatures ranging between 65°F and 80°F (18°C and 27°C).

  5. This plant requires wet but not soggy soil; allow time for the soil to dry between waterings. You should try to keep one-two inches of water in its flower cup at all time, replacing with fresh water every four-five days. Mist daily.

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    Scarlet Star typically has tongue-shaped foliage and petals and, it also looks like a rosetta when observed from above. What makes this houseplant valuable and gorgeous is its inflorescence. Specifically, its vivid and bright color is worthy. It blooms warm colors such as maroon, red, orange, yellow, pink, and sometimes variegated at the end of fou...

    Sunlight

    As always, Scarlet Star is vulnerable to direct sunlight exposure. A few hours of sunlight wouldn’t occur any problem. But putting it in covered spaces and semi-shade spots may be correct.

    Watering

    This houseplant needs weekly watering. But you should check if the soil is wet or not because the soggy soil could pose a risk to it. Although a long-lasting plant, it is sensitive to tap water. Also, the water mustn’t be too cold.

    Humidity

    As I noted above, it is a tropical plant. For that reason, it likes high humidity. To ensure it, you may use electronic humidifiers, wet trays, and water sprays.

    Tap water: The ordinary water coming from the common grid may bear harmful elements such as chloride, fluoride. Also, the ph value of the water is crucial. Discoloration of leaves: Many factors could cause this problem. For example, less light, improper watering, nutrient deficiency, insufficient minerals can give rise to it. All in all, the foliag...

  6. Scarlet Star needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

  7. May 10, 2023 · If the water from your tap has high concentrations of soluble salts, it’s probably best to use filtered water for your scarlet star plant instead. Too much salt is bad for the plant’s roots and prevents proper nutrient uptake.

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