Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Family: Araceae
Anthurium grows in bright indirect light and prefers loose, airy, well-drained organic potting mix. Water needs: Moderate; keep lightly moist but not waterlogged.
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How to Grow Anthurium
Anthurium growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Loose, airy, well-drained organic potting mix with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate; keep lightly moist but not waterlogged water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Anthurium as 7-21 days from fresh seed, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or lightly cover. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a houseplant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0200
- Family
- Araceae
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Anthurium is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; keep lightly moist but not waterlogged. The database soil reference is Loose, airy, well-drained organic potting mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Loose, airy, well-drained organic potting mix
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; keep lightly moist but not waterlogged
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days from fresh seed and the seed depth is Surface sow or lightly cover. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days from fresh seed
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or lightly cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to flowering from seed
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested; sap may irritate skin and mouth
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.