General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 30 to 40 inches (75-100 cm)
Plant Spread: 30 to 40 inches (75-100 cm)
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Other: Green, maturing to a dull orange shade.
Flower Color: White
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
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Date: 2016-01-29
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Date: 2015-04-27
Location: My Garden
Date: 2015-04-27
Comments:
  • Posted by eclayne (Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA - Zone 6a) on Nov 18, 2014 10:42 AM concerning plant:
    This species is endemic to Mexico, having been recorded in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz, usually growing in the ground or on rocks. The geniculum is D-shaped, and as a member of Anthurium section Schizoplacium its leaves are subcoriaceous (somewhat leathery).

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