
Family: Araceae
Common names: Tailflower, Anthurium, Flamingo flower
Colour: White, Pink, Red, Cream or Green
Anthurium originally from Mexico, is a tropical perennial with big, heart shaped flowers and shiny, dark green foliage. The blooms or spathe (modified leaf) seen in white, pink, red, cream or green can last up to 8 weeks. This beautiful foliage plant, blooms almost continuously in good conditions. It is an excellent plant for interiors and as cut flower arrangements.

Plants are propagated by division from older or larger specimens or from a tissue cultured plant. The plants are grown in pots and even on the trunk of tree ferns. Plants require well-aerated medium (coarse soil mixes) with good water retention capacity. However, good drainage is also essential and important as too much water rots the roots and causes sudden yellowness of leaves.

Care
Dead or rotted foliage at the base and any faded flowers should be removed. A diluted liquid fertilizer can be fed every two weeks. Chlorinated water (Tap water) and the use of insecticides is harmful. Re potting every year and use of rain water is beneficial.
