Anthurium, commonly called Flamingo Flower or Painter’s Palette, is a striking tropical perennial prized for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant, long-lasting “flowers,” which are actually colorful modified leaves called spathes surrounding a central spike known as a spadix. Anthuriums are native to the warm, humid rainforests of Central and South America, where they grow as both terrestrial plants and epiphytes clinging to trees. Their true flowers are tiny and packed along the spadix, blooming year-round under favorable conditions, with spathes appearing in brilliant shades of red, pink, white, green, purple, and even bi-color varieties. To grow Anthurium successfully, provide bright, indirect light; warm temperatures between 65–80°F; and a well-draining, chunky potting mix rich in organic matter, similar to an orchid or aroid blend. They are grown from starter plants or divisions, as seeds are slow and difficult to germinate. Commonly used as houseplants, tabletop accents, or greenhouse specimens, they bring a tropical feel to indoor spaces. Care includes keeping the soil lightly moist but never soggy, maintaining high humidity, fertilizing monthly during the growing season, and repotting every couple of years to refresh the soil. Hardy outdoors only in USDA Zones 10–12, Anthuriums are mostly grown indoors in the US, and an interesting fact is that each colorful spathe can last up to two to three months, making them one of the longest-lasting indoor “flowering” plants available.

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  • gslotnick@yahoo.com Sep 28

    Is this a perennial? Thanks!

    It is a groundcover rose shrub that is hardy for zones 4 - 11. It does come back every year and is winter hardy.

  • mmsimpson1@insightbb.com Feb 22

    What zones can the California Lilac grow in. I live in zone 6, Kentucky. Thank you for helping me.

    The hardiness zones for this plant are 8 - 10.  There are different types of this plant so there might be one that works for you.  Here is more information.
    https://www.gardenia.net/plant-variety/ceanothus-california-lilac

  • rabisaqib88@gmail.com Mar 15

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    Thank you for your kind comment.

  • vs@abanahomes.com May 03

    Not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but you seem to be knowledgable about the flowering plants.

    Most likely these two plants Lily of the valley and this flowering bonsai tree may share the same chemistry.

    Which fertilizer / condition do you recommend to bloom a flowering plant more? 

    Lily of the valley typically doesn’t need any fertilizer unless you have poor soil. If your soil lacks nutrients, you can add a slow-release granular fertilizer in the spring. For Bonsai plants, there is usually specific fertilizer for those plants.

  • omorfrck@gmail.com Apr 08

    The hardiness zones for this plant are 8 - 10.  There are different types of this plant so there might be one that works for you.  Here is more information.
    https://dev-cute-as-a-bottom.pantheonsite.io/

    Thanks for sharing this informaton.

  • parigagu@tutuapp.bid Jul 13

    Wow, I never realized how rich and diverse the symbolism and mythology behind anemone flowers are! Their vibrant colors, cup-shaped blossoms, and unique central cluster make them truly captivating. It’s fascinating to learn about their association with love and protection against evil.Here is more information.

    Yes, they are beautiful flowers.  The link did not have anything to do with anemone flowers, so we did not include it.

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