Anthurium

A heart- or arrow-shaped glossy flower (spathe) with a contrasting cylindrical spadix

Colors  Red, pink, white, green, and tricolors
Availability  Year round
Vase life  Long
Care and handling  First Step Technique--do not place in a cooler
Design tips  Use alone or with other tropicals; very dramatic focal point


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Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum

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