Overview
Anthurium clarinervium is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Anthurium, part of the Araceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Anthurium clarinervium grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant.
About
Anthurium clarinervium, commonly known as the clear-veined flamingo flower, is a clump-forming evergreen plant from the genus Anthurium, the largest genus in the arum family Araceae. It typically grows to between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. Suited to conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, it thrives in partial shade with an east or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered positions. The plant grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH, showing interest during spring, autumn, and winter.
About the genus
Anthurium is a genus of about 1,000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of the arum family, Araceae. General common names include anthurium, tailflower, flamingo flower, pigtail plant, and laceleaf.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anthurium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Anthurium clarinervium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthurium clarinervium
- Propagation
- Division, stem or rhizome cuttings, offsets, seed
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot, Root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthurium clarinervium?
Anthurium clarinervium prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthurium clarinervium need?
Anthurium clarinervium grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Anthurium clarinervium grow?
Anthurium clarinervium reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Anthurium clarinervium hardy in the UK?
Anthurium clarinervium has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Anthurium clarinervium?
Division, stem or rhizome cuttings, offsets, seed.
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