Description
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anthurium (Any Color) – Plant |
| 4-inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) | |
| 4.5-inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Any color) |
Note: This product may not have the flowers when shipped, the plant will later bloom any colored flower. Anthurium is a herbaceous plant known for its attractive spathes which are often considered as flowers mistakenly. The true flowers are actually contained in dense spirals on the spadix.
The spadix is often elongated into a spike shape, beneath the spadix is the spathe, a type of bract which is considered as flower for its attractive color by many. Anthurium is one of the best air purifiers cleansing air pollutants, such as benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and formaldehyde.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 16 inch (41 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Common Name | Tailflower, flamingo flower and lace leaf. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 50 centimeters |
| Flower Color | Any color |
| Bloom Time | Year Round |
| Difficulty Level | Medium |
Planting And Care
Light Requirement
- Natural indirect/artificial bright light
- Do not expose the plant to direct sunlight.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained, porous, rich in organic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water preferably in morning or evening.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (February to September) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
- Do not expose the plant to direct sunlight.
- Protect from direct AC vents or dry air.
Anthurium Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
| Sunlight | Natural indirect/artificial bright light |
| Watering | Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch. |
| Soil | Well drained soil rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 18 to 30 degree Celsius |
| Fertilizer | Organic fertilizer once a month in growing season (February to September) |
Anthurium Special Feature
Best indoor flowering plants.
Anthurium Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Used as cut flower and decoration of indoor spaces.
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