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Anthurium with a Large Flower

A tropical anthurium plant features a heart-shaped floral leaf paired with a central flower spike.

An anthurium with a broad flower bract and a prominent spadix.
Anthurium with a Large Flower
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Tropical Anthurium Bloom

The anthurium is a striking tropical plant famous for its glossy, spade-shaped modified leaf called a spathe. Rising from the center of this broad structure is a cylindrical spike known as a spadix, which holds hundreds of tiny, true flowers along its surface.

Discovering the Anthurium Plant

Anthuriums are native to the warm rainforest environments of Central and South America, where they often grow attached to tree trunks as epiphytes. They are among the longest-lasting cut flowers in the world, capable of maintaining their vibrant appearance for up to six weeks in a vase.

True Colors of the Anthurium

  • Waxy spathe leaf: crimson red, bright pink, cream, or coral
  • Central spadix spike: yellow, pale cream, or light green
  • Stems and foliage: dark glossy green
  • Pot or background soil: rich dark brown or charcoal gray
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers About Anthuriums

Is the colorful heart-shaped part of an anthurium actually a flower petal?
No, the bright red or pink portion is a specialized protective leaf called a spathe. The actual flowers are miniature bumps growing along the central upright spike.
What kind of sunlight does an anthurium need?
Anthuriums prefer indirect bright light, mimicking their natural habitat under the shaded canopy of tropical rainforests. Direct afternoon sunlight can scorch their shiny leaves.
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