Scalloped Laceleaf

Anthurium crenatum

Native to:
Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Anthurium
Species:
Anthurium crenatum
USDA Symbol:
ANCR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds should be fresh and surface-sown on moist substrate in warm, humid conditions. Viability declines rapidly after harvest.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI