Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Anthurium

Species:

Anthurium andraeanum

USDA Symbol:

ANAN15

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, white, orange, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers high organic matter content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; requires warm temperatures (24-27°C) and high humidity. Viability declines rapidly after harvest.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI