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Anthurium

Anthurium andraeanum

Perennial

Popular

Heart-shaped waxy spathes with yellow spadix. Also called flamingo flower. Glossy and exotic. Long-lasting. Symbol of hospitality. Modern and tropical. Hawaiian favorite.

Bloom Season

Year-round

Habitat

Tropical

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Perfect For

WeddingCorporateValentine's Day

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days

when properly cared for

One of the longest-lasting cut flowers available

Prefers warm water and high humidity

Mist the spathe occasionally to maintain glossy appearance

Keep away from cold drafts and temperatures below 55F

Extremely long-lasting - 21-35 days

Mist occasionally

Change water weekly

Keep at room temperature

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Anthurium has no fragrance

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Humans

Contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause mouth and throat irritation if ingested

Fun Facts

The colorful heart-shaped part is not a petal but a modified leaf called a spathe

The true flowers are the tiny bumps on the central spike (spadix)

Hawaii is the largest producer of anthurium cut flowers in the United States

A single anthurium plant can bloom year-round in tropical conditions

Origin & History

Native to Central and South America

Native to the rainforests of Central and South America, anthuriums were first described in 1876 by Austrian botanist Karl von Schott. Hawaii began commercial cultivation in the 1940s, and today anthuriums are one of the top tropical cut flowers in the world.