Plant Know-How: Anthurium andraeanum

If your valentine is a plant parent you know the way to their heart isn't through a box of chocolates, it's through plants. We can't think of a better gift for the plant lover in your life than Anthurium andraeanum. Anthurium andraeanum is known for the colorful leaves surrounding the plant's inflorescence. There are many different cultivars of Anthuriun andraeanum available, so there's a color for everyone! Like most of the tropical plants we keep in our homes Anthurium andraeanum is endemic to warm, humid tropical forest where it receives shaded and dappled light. Mimicking this type of environment is the best way to ensure your Anthurium andraeanum is happy in your home. We've got some tips here on how to best keep your Anthurium so you can watch it, and your love, thrive for years to come!

CARE TIPS:

Light: Keep your Anthurium andraeanum in bright indirect light. Anthurium andraeanum can also be kept in medium indirect light but it may not flower.

Water: Anthurium andraeanum likes to stay on the moister side. Water when about 1/2" of the soil has gone dry. This is a plant that also appreciates some added humidity. You can achieve this by keeping your Anthurium andraeanum in a well lit bathroom, placing a pebble tray underneath your plant, or placing it near a humidifier!

Did you know? Anthurium andraeanum can sometimes be hard to re-bloom. To help your plant produce those colorful leaves provide a phosphorus rich fertilizer!

Still need to grab something for your sweetie this Valentine's Day? We have many different colors of Anthurium andraeanum available in both 4" and 6" sizes on our website for curbside pick up and local delivery!