Anthurium plowmanii (Wave of love)

Cultivation

Grow indoors or under glass in an ericaceous compost mix of 2 parts compost, 1 part perlite, and 1 part orchid bark. Place in bright, indirect light and maintain high humidity. In growth, feed with an orchid fertilizer every two weeks. Keep above 18C (64F) in winter

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory, Sub-Tropical

UK hardiness

H1a

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Central South America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

All parts are poisonous. Ingestion usually does not occur because chewing quickly causes painful irritation of the mouth and throat. Contact may irritate skin.