Once upon a time, there was a plant named Anthurium. This vibrant beauty had intriguing origins. It was said that Anthurium’s unique heart-shaped flowers were a result of an ancient love affair between a volcano and a delicate orchid. The volcano, mesmerized by the orchid’s purity, breathed life into her petals, imparting the mesmerizing color and glossy shine. Today, Anthurium stands as a symbol of passion and resilience, reminding us of the power of love and nature’s exquisite artistry.
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Short Description
Anthurium (/ænˈθjuːriəm/; Schott, 1829) is a genus of about 1,000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of the arum family, Araceae. General common names include anthurium, tailflower, flamingo flower, and laceleaf.
The genus is native to the Americas, where it is distributed from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean.
Cultivation
Anthurium scherzerianum inflorescence
Like other aroids, many species of Anthurium plant can be grown as houseplants, or outdoors in mild climates in shady spots, including Anthurium crystallinum and Anthurium clarinervium with its large, velvety, dark green leaves and silvery white venation. Many hybrids are derived from Anthurium andraeanum or Anthurium scherzerianum because of their colorful spathes. They thrive in moist soils with high organic matter. In milder climates the plants can be grown in pots of soil. Indoors plants thrive at temperatures of 16–22 °C (61–72 °F) and at lower light than other house plants. Wiping the leaves off with water will remove any dust and insects. Plants in pots with good root systems will benefit from a weak fertilizer solution every other week. In the case of vining or climbing Anthuriums, the plants benefit from being provided with a totem to climb.
Propagation
Anthurium can be propagated by seed or vegetatively by cuttings. In the commercial Anthurium trade, most propagation is via tissue culture.
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