Anthurium Species
Anthuriumclavigerum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um)
Species: clavigerum (klav-IG-er-um)

Synonym:Anthurium burchellianum

Synonym:Anthurium holtonianum

Synonym:Anthurium kalbreyeri

Synonym:Anthurium monsterioides

Synonym:Anthurium obovatum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting