Zone 10 or Houseplants

Anthuriums are herbaceous perennials and are desired for their stunning leaf shapes and sizes. Others are grown for their attractive colorful waxy spathes.  Click the pictures below to enlarge

It is estimated there are over 500 species and originate from the American tropics.  Many are also air plants like this Anthurium

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Popular foliage varieties include:

• Anthurium - crystallinum
• Anthurium - cordatum
• Anthurium - veitchii
• Anthurium - podophyllum
• Anthurium - forgetii
• Anthurium - bogotense
• Anthurium - warocqueanum

The foliage is extremely variable and almost all species demand low to bright light (but never any sun) in shaded conditions. The soil should be loose and extremely rich in organic content and very well drained. Protection from wind is desired to not harm the attractive leaves

Most folks think of this variety as Anthurium

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As houseplants, regular human indoor light conditions are often OK, but warmth is essential.  Water faithfully even in cool and cold months but insure excellent drainage.  Food is required

Other photos we have include:

• Anthurium Unknown #1  #2  #3
• Anthurium Crystallinum & hybrid #2 #3
• Anthurium Bird's Nest
• Anthurium Mauna Kea
• Anthurium Andreanum
• Anthurium Luxuriens
• Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'  #1  #2
• Anthurium 'Favorita'

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