Anthurium Plant

This plant is a native of Central America, and therefore loves warmth and high humidity. It grows to height of approximately 18 inches (45cm) with dark green spear shaped leaves. Anthirium spathe, are a brilliant scarlet and 3 – 4 inches in size. From these protrude the spadix, the actual tail like organ that carries the flowers. These spathe stay decorative for many weeks.

Tips of Success:

Light:

This plant requires moderate light due to its jungle home. Protect from direct summer sun. Needs bright light in winter months

Watering:

Water sparingly every few days to keep to soil moist at all times Reduce amount of water during winter

Temperature:

Anthirium requires a constant warm room temperature 65 – 75 degrees (18 – 24 C) It will tolerate of 55 degrees (13C) for short periods.

Humidity:

Mist often to keep humidity around plant high.

Fertilizing:

Feed with liquid fertilizer approximately every two weeks

Maintenance:

Repot in spring every two years Remove any spent flower or brown leaves to keep plant neat and in vigor

Types of Anthurium:

Anthurium scherzerianum: This is commonly called Flamingo Flower or Pigtail plant. If you're looking for something more that refers to the home Anthurium is the one that is outstanding.

Anthurium Andreanum: This is commonly called oilcloth flower or Painter's Palette. This is available in white, pink,orange and red.

It is mostly suited for the conservatory room rather than the living room.

Anthurium crystallinum: The color changes from bronze-purple to deep green with age.

Anthurium add a outstanding touch to the office and home. This plant is everlasting and works well as a substitute of cut flowers.

Alocasia are not cheap, on the other hand they do have a distinct air of luxury. Available in reds, pinks, lavender, and whites, the flowers are heart shaped, and can last up to 8 weeks.

Anthurium flowers are heart shaped and available in different colors mostly are red, but you can find it in pinks, lavender, and whites, and they can last up to 8 weeks.

One common problem with blooming plants is they seem to come with gnats.

Gnats are the small black pesky flies that seem to fly up your nose and into your eyes! They like dark moist environments.