ANTHURIUM
INFO + CARE

genus: Anthurium Schott

common name/s: tailflower, flamingo flower, laceleaf 

type: herbaceous perennial

family: Araceae

native range: the Americas, where it is distributed from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean.

zone: 10 to 12

height: 20 to 300 cm

spread: 20 to 300 cm

type species: Anthurium acaule (Hook.) Schott,

bloom time: flowers freely

bloom description: varies between species

sun: full sun to part shade

water: medium to wet

maintenance: medium

soil type: loose, well-draining, 'breathing' potting mix

toxicity: toxic to pets and humans