Anthurium Radicans x Luxurians
OVERVIEW
+ Comes in a 6" plastic container
Cross between an Anthurium Luxurians, which is native to the rainforests of Columbia, and a Anthurium Radicans, native to Southeastern Brazil. It has wonderful ripply leaves that feature a saturated dark green, with new leaves coming in orangish in color.
CLASSIFICATION / GENUS:
Chamaerepium / Anthurium
COMMON NAMES:
Anthurium Radicans x Luxurians
PLANT SIZE:
Can grow over a 24" leaf with the proper conditions.
COLD HARDINESS:
This plant does not like cold, its ideal temperature is between 55-75 degrees F.
MAINTENANCE:
Mid maintenance, does like a degree of humidity to its environment
LIGHT:
Prefers bright indirect light. Though there is much debate on if this prefers dabbled light or partial shade, due to its native conditions. Direct light on this plant will cause yellowing leaves. Giving this plant bright indirect light will also lead to larger leaf growth.
WATERING:
Like to have its soil semi moist. Misting and humidifier recommended.
SOIL:
Well draining soil is great. Use a mix of potting soil (or coir), perlite, charcoal, and orchid bark.
DOES IT FLOWER?
Yes, but not commonly.
IS IT POISONOUS/TOXIC?
Yes. This plant is considered toxic.
CAN IT BE PROPAGATED FROM CUTTINGS?
Yes! Cut off offshoots from the mother plant that has visible rootlets, cut about an inch lower than this, and you can either prop box this, or put it in moss in a growers cup.
POSSIBLE ISSUES:
Common pests: Spider mites. / Other common ailments: Leaf spots, fungal spots, bacterial rot.
WINTER TRAVEL: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE A HEAT-PACK (FOUND WITHIN OUR STORE) IF THE PLANT IS TRAVELING IN BELOW 50 DEGREE WEATHER.