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Anthurium veitchii

Also Known As

  • King Anthurium

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 11-12

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Anthurium veitchii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anthurium veitchii

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, epiphyte, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthurium veitchii

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anthurium veitchii is one of the most amazing foliage we have seen. The rippled leaves stretch to 4- 6 feet long and 6 to 8 inches wide. It can grow in a lose soil mix or as an epiphyte. The flowers have a white spadix but this plant is mostly grown for the foliage. This plant is referred to as the King Anthurium by plant collectors. This Anthurium does not like full sun but part shade and should do well indoors or in a greenhouse. Foliage: Rippled leaves get 5 to 6 feet long and 6 to 8 inches wide. Flowers: Light green Height: 5 to 6 feet tall

Gardening facts about Anthurium veitchii plant

How to Grow Anthurium veitchii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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