Pearl Laceleaf

Anthurium scandens

Native to:
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Anthurium
Species:
Anthurium scandens
USDA Symbol:
ANSC4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
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