Anthurium llewelynii

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10b-12

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Anthurium llewelynii plant details

Anthurium llewelynii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anthurium llewelynii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, epiphyte, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthurium llewelynii

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anthurium llewelynii Is a species birdsnest Anthurium found in Peru. Anthurium llewelynii grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall. Leaves are dark green and may have purple to green petioles The leaves are long and narrow usually 1 to 2 feet long and 1 to 3 inches wide. I have found that from time to time they will produce dark purple new leaves that turn green with age. The flowers are dark green and held out from the plant on a thin peduncle. The berries are dark purple in color. Grows great as a house plants or large terrarium plant. Also grown and either and epiphyte or terrestrial in tropical gardens. Foliage: Long narrow dark leaves in a birdsnest habit Flowers: small green flowers producing purple berries Height: 1 to 3 feet tall