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