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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flower Color: Other: Spathe white, spadix whitish rose
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Epiphytic

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Common names
  • King Anthurium
  • Anthurium

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-06-13
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Fairchild gardens, Miami FL
Date: 2016-02
conservatory
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-07-05

Date: 2015-09-20
Location: The Fata Morgana Greenhouse at Prague Botanic Garden
credit: Txecoloco
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: 2014-12-12
Location: The Fata Morgana Greenhouse at Prague Botanic Garden
credit: Txecoloco
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