Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
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Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Anthurium
Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) is a tropical flowering plant from Colombia and Ecuador, prized for its glossy heart-shaped spathes in red, pink, white, or coral surrounding a slender spadix. In NE Florida zone 9b, grow as a container plant in shade or indoors — it cannot tolerate temperatures below 50°F and must be protected from frost. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- White, Orange, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Anthurium requires bright indirect light or dappled part shade outdoors in NE Florida. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which scorches leaves and spathes. Morning light with afternoon shade is ideal; indoors, place near a bright window with filtered light.
Water thoroughly then allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering again. In NE Florida's humid climate, overwatering and root rot are the primary risks. Ensure excellent drainage; anthuriums are not outdoor perennials in zone 9b and should be container-grown so they can be moved indoors when temperatures drop below 50°F.
Use a coarse, well-draining mix such as orchid bark blended with perlite and peat or coco coir — never standard garden soil. Feed every other month with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer to encourage spathe production. Anthuriums are salt-sensitive; flush the pot with plain water monthly to prevent fertilizer buildup.
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Common questions
Is Anthurium a good plant for St. Augustine?
Anthurium is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.