Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Anthurium

Species:

Anthurium palmatum

USDA Symbol:

ANPA12

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 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

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 humid, tropical environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require fresh planting as viability declines rapidly; maintain warm temperatures around 24-27°C and high humidity for best germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI