Anthurium Andraeanum Red | Anthurium Diamond Red | Painter’s Palette

Anthurium Andraeanum Red | Anthurium Diamond Red

Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum

Anthurium plant is among the best-known tropical flowers. Popular in tropical flower arrangements, Anthurium bouquets are often used in weddings on Hawaii and other Pacific islands.

Anthurium andraeanum, also known as tail flower, is especially colorful from spring through fall. Anthurium flowers are long-lasting, and newer cultivars will bloom almost year-round.

The glossy red, heart-shaped flowers are actually spathes that last for several weeks, each with a white or yellow spadix covered densely with its tiny, true flowers. Some varieties have spathe colors that are pink, orange-red or white.

Long, dark-green leathery leaves grow up to 8-in (20 cm) long, held on upright stems. Anthurium leaves are poisonous. They contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause severe burning in the mouth. Keep the plant away from pets who may play with or chew on its foliage. It’s also a good idea to wear gloves when handling this plant to avoid skin irritation.

Height: Up to 18 in (45 cm); compact cultivars reach only 12 in (30 cm). Tall flower stems may need staking.

Light: Bright light will make these beauties bloom. Give your plant as much sunlight as you can year-round (at least 4 hours of bright indirect light each day). Keep Anthurium out of direct sun, which may cause dry, brown patches on its leaves. A curtain-filtered sunny window is ideal.

Water: Keep soil evenly moist spring through fall, slightly drier in winter. Yellow leaves are often caused by over-watering. Use a pot with drainage holes, water thoroughly, then empty drainage tray. Don’t allow soil to get soggy, which can kill this plant.

Humidity: This South American rain forest native craves high humidity year-round. Try to maintain 50% relative humidity or higher. Don’t use a plant mister because drops of water may cause leaf blight that look like brown spots. The best way to increase humidity for your tropical houseplants is with a cool-mist room humidifier.

Temperature: (65-80°F/18-27°C) Anthurium plant prefers steady warm temps, just like we do. Protect it from cold blasts from doorways, windows and A/C vents.

Soil: Peat moss based potting mix with added perlite for good drainage; African violet potting mix is ideal.

Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a high-phosphorus water-soluble fertilizer.

Propagation: Divide crowded clumps when repotting. When a plant grows a new crown near the main plant, gently pull it away and plant it separately in a small container, keeping the crown of the plant above the soil line. New plants should bloom in about a year.

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