Organ Mountain Laceleaf
Anthurium cordatum
- Native to:
- Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © karl_questel (iNaturalist #103766825)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Anthurium
- Species:
- Anthurium cordatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ANCO29
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require fresh harvest and high humidity to germinate. Surface sow on moist substrate at 70-75°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI