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Anthurium radicans x dressleri

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Anthurium radicans x dressleri plant details

Anthurium radicans x dressleri is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, green and pink flowers emerge. 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 radicans x dressleri

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthurium radicans x dressleri

USDA Zones: 10a - 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 radicans X dressleri this tough and beautiful hybrid has been a great addition to mine and many other collections. The problem has been for many growers over the years is that the beautiful corrugated leaf anthuriums are from high elevation and cannot handle hot summers. They tend to be very tender and hard to grow for most people. Anthurium radicans how ever is a low ground crawling anthurium which has shown to be very tough and much easier to grow than most species. Anthurium dressleri has large heart shaped leaves and is rare and considered somewhat difficult to cultivate. The hybrid between the two plants makes for a much easier plant to grow flower and over all care. The leaves are thick and corrugated often has a slick sheen. The flowers are thick and have a pink to maroon spadix. It makes for a great house plant or greenhouse addition. Foliage: large corrugated leaves Flowers: green spath pink to maroon spadix Height: 1 to 3 feet tall

Gardening facts about Anthurium radicans x dressleri plant

How to Grow Anthurium radicans x dressleri

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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