Anthurium
Genus
Also called flamingo flower, boy flower, painted tongue
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Evergreen tropical herbaceous perennial; many species are naturally epiphytic” — Anthurium Care: Light, Water, Soil and Repotting
“Anthuriums like warmth (16–30°C/60–85°F), bright but indirect light” — Anthuriums / RHS Plant Guide
“Keep soil slightly moist and never allow it to dry out completely” — Anthurium: Plant Care & Growing Guide
“a slightly acidic pH of 5.5–6.5” — How to Grow & Care for Anthuriums - A Complete Guide
“compact but spectacular, anthuriums usually grow to about 30cm (1ft) tall” — Anthuriums / RHS Plant Guide
“can be propagated by seed or vegetatively by cuttings” — Anthurium - Wikipedia
“every 2 to 3 years, one pot size up” — Anthurium Andraeanum Care: Light, Water and Getting Flowers
“High-phosphorus fertilizer will encourage more blooms” — Anthurium - Anthurium | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“All plants within the Anthurium genus are toxic” — Anthurium - Wikipedia
“Place anthurium in or near a south- or west-facing window” — Anthurium: Plant Care & Growing Guide
“Monitor for mealybugs, spider mites, whiteflies, scale, aphids, and thrips” — Anthurium - Anthurium | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
“Overwatering may cause root rot” — Anthurium - Anthurium | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
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8 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 9 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian