Anthurium Species, Flamingo Flower, Tail Flower, Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

Anthuriumclarinervium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um)
Species
clarinervium (klar-ih-NER-vee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Miami, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) | October 2012 | positive

Native to Mexico, this rare and beautiful Anthurium is an easy house plant. I grew mine from seeds that set on a friend's plant. It prefe...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | September 2009 | positive

I grow this as a houseplant and love it to bits, the foliage is stunning and I've found it easy to grow. I water it when I remember - it...Read More

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