Anthurium is one of the best air purifiers cleansing air pollutants, such as benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and formaldehyde.



Plant Characterstics

Common Name Tailflower, flamingo flower and laceleaf.
Flower Colour Any color
Bloom Time Year Round
Difficulty Level Medium.
Maximum Reachable Height up to 50 centimeters

Anthurium special feature

Best indoor flowering plants.
Excellent air purifying plant.

Ornamental Use:
Used as cut flower and decoration of indoor spaces
It Beautifies Your house


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Wikipedia: Anthurium
Plant Height 14 inch (36 cm)
Plant Spread 9 inch (23 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

What makes it special:
  • One of the rarest indoor flowering plant.
  • NASA recommended air purifier plant.
  • Easy to care and low maintenance plant.
  • Best for office desk, bedroom.
Sunlight

  • Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for anthurium plant growth.

  • Do not expose the plant to direct sunlight.

    • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained, porous, rich in organic content.

    • Watering
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

    • Application of Fertilizer
  • Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
  • During the main growing season (February to September) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

    • Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

    • Don'ts
  • Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
  • Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
  • Do not expose the plant to direct sunlight.
  • keep away from the AC Vents or dry air.

    • Anthurium care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

    • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

    Sunlight Natural indirect /artificial bright light.
    Watering Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
    Soil Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
    Temperature 18 to 30 degree Celsius
    Fertilizer Apply Organic fertilizer once a month in growing season (February to September).