With its large sword-shaped leaves with wavy edges in a rich green colour, this anthurium makes an exotic and imposing impression. With good care, it can reach a stately size and create a real jungle feeling in the living room or terrarium.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and colouring.
- Delivery: in 9cm pot
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: rainforests of Central and South America
- Other names: Flamingo flower, Tail flower, Tailflower
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Position/light requirements: Shady to partial shade
- Substrate: Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 25-32° C (day), approx. 21-24° C (night)
- Watering: water every 1x per week when the top layer of substrate becomes slightly dry, less frequently in winter, avoid waterlogging, use lukewarm and low-calcium water
- Humidity: needs high humidity, place in bathroom or use humidifier
- Nutrient addition: fertilise moderately every 4-5 weeks in spring/summer.
- Grows slowly, can be repotted after 2-3 years when the soil is densely rooted and dries out more quickly.
- Avoid draughts.