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Anthurium willdenowii

Also Known As

  • Anthurium barbadosense
  • Anthurium sp [climber]
  • Monkey Tail
  • Polycrozier

Plant type

perennial, vine, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Anthurium willdenowii plant details

Anthurium willdenowii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge followed by white 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 willdenowii

Plant type: perennial aroid vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthurium willdenowii

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 SP Climber is very similar to Anthurium scandens and may be a slightly larger clone or a very similar species. The plant was originally collected out of the wild. The flowers are held up above the foliage with a brown spadix. The flower rarely produces berries but they are white if ripen. The plant forms a rosette of leaves and then slowly starts to climb. It would be good for terrariums, vivariums or in a greenhouse. The plant for sale is in a 3 inch square. Foliage: Small paddle leaves, 4 inches to 8 inches long Flowers: Small brown spadix with white berries Height: Climber

Gardening facts about Anthurium willdenowii plant

How to Grow Anthurium willdenowii

  • 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

    • chocolate
  • Fruit

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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