Photo of Anthurium 'Big Red Bird' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Anthurium 'Big Red Bird'

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Anthurium 'Big Red Bird' plant details

Anthurium 'Big Red Bird' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid with bronze, green and red foliage. 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 'Big Red Bird'

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthurium 'Big Red Bird'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anthurium ‘Big Red Bird’ is an impressive houseplant with upright, ruffled green leaves growing in a bird’s nest-like clump. The foliage emerges a rich maroon brown color, and mature to green.

Gardening facts about Anthurium 'Big Red Bird' plant

How to Grow Anthurium 'Big Red Bird'

  • 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

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

11-12

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 6'-8'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 2'-4'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

11-12

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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