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Family: Araceae
(a-RAY-see-ee) Genus: Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um) Species: andraeanum (an-dree-AY-num) Synonym:Anthurium venustum
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Partial to Full ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Velvet/Fuzzy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color PinkRed Scarlet (dark red) White/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballBy dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |