Crystal Anthurium, Flamingo Flower 'Mehani'

Anthuriumcrystallinum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um)
Species
crystallinum (kris-TAL-in-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil 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-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By air layering
By tip layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

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Minneapolis, MN | August 2009 | positive

I got mine from blackjungle.com . I've had it in my office for over a year now. It started to take off after 9 months or so. I've noticed...Read More

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