Anthurium Species, Pearl Anthurium

Anthuriumscandens

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um)
Species
scandens (SKAN-dens)
Synonym
Anthurium dolosum
Anthurium leucocarpum
Anthurium micranthum
Anthurium rigidulum
Anthurium violaceum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Deland, Florida

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
Featured
Writing Spider
(Argiope aurantia)
Common Yellowthroat
(Geothlypis trichas)
Featured
Writing Spider
(Argiope aurantia)
Common Yellowthroat
(Geothlypis trichas)