This anthurium with its beautifully marked, rounded leaves that can grow up to 25 cm long is a must-have for plant fans. Kept in a warm, humid location with optimal care, it will beautify any room.
The product photos show examples of the adult plant that emerges from the seed.
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: subtropical & tropical mountain forests of Colombia
- Other names: Flamingo flower, Tail flower, Tailflower
Ben's tips on plant care:
Sow the seeds about 3cm apart on peat soil, but do not cover with soil. Always keep the soil slightly moist, cover with a glass or cling film. Place pot in a bright, approx. 20° C warm place. Germination period approx. 10-12 days.
- Position/light requirements: semi-shade, avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil or epiphyte substrate for culture in a terrarium.
- Temperature: optimal at 26° C (day), approx. 18° C (night), do not let cool down below 12° C
- Watering: if kept in a pot, water once a week when the upper substrate layer becomes dry, less frequently in winter, ensure drainage, use lukewarm and low-calcium water
- Humidity: needs high humidity
- Nutrient addition: fertilise moderately every 6-8 weeks in spring/summer.
- Grows slowly, can be repotted after 2-3 years when the soil is densely rooted and dries out more quickly.
