Botanical Name: Anthurium species
Common Name: Anthurium Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small, clumping upright plant; leaf blades form above long, slender petioles; dramatic spadix flowers stand well above foliage Height to 3' Spread to 2' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure indoors needs protected conditions; bright light and high humidity Soil average potting soil Hardiness very tender; grow in greenhouse condiions Morphology: Leaves hastate to cordate, glossy and leathery, blades to 5" long, usually found on long petioles up to 12" long Flowers brightly colored spadix flowers ranging in color from red to white to orange or pink Fruit drupes which turn red when fully ripe Propagation: division, seed, stem cuttings, tissue culture Usage: popular cut flower, specimen plant, used in mass plantings in shopping malls, hotel lobbies, etc.; prized tropical plant for flowers and foliage; hobby plant in greenhouse conditions Landscape Care: Watering requires regular watering; provide occasional deep watering to flush salts from soil; use bottled water where possible Fertilizing slow release fertilizer twice yearly Pruning remove dead flowers and leaves Pests/Diseases mealybug, scale, salt burn Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical America Family: Araceae Notes: |
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