A tropical, epiphytic houseplant up to around 2m in height, with thick, deeply veined, glossy, leathery dark green foliage perfect for giving a jungle-like feel to your rooms. In summer, a pale green spathe may appear with a cream to pale pink spadix
1.5-2.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow indoors in bright, indirect light, using an acidic potting mix of two parts ericaceous peat-free compost, one part perlite and one part orchid bark. Water freely and apply an orchid fertiliser every 2 weeks from spring to autumn. Provide high humidity by placing the container on a tray of moist gravel or pebbles. Water sparingly in winter, and keep above 18°C. See Anthurium cultivation for further advice
Propagate by division, stem or rhizome cuttings and offsets in spring or summer; or propagate by seed at 24°C to 27°C as soon as ripe
No pruning required, remove dead leaves or flower stems at the base
May be susceptible to mealy bugs and scale insects
May be susceptible to leaf spot, and root root from overwatering