Anthurium
Anthuriumcrystallinum 'Ace of Spades'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um)
Species: crystallinum (kris-TAL-in-um)
Cultivar: Ace of Spades

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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