Anthurium faustomirandae
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Anthurium faustomirandae

Chema anthurium

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun Toxicity: high
Water every
3 days
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
36
Observations
64

Description

Source: leafsnap

The Faustino's Giant Anthurium, is known to be an evergreen, tender perennial, found mostly in the tropical rainforest. It is native to Mexico, Northern Argentina and the Caribbean. Generally, the plant which blooms from spring to summer reaches heights of 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m), and has thick, glossy-green leaves which resemble the shape of a heart, growing about 3 feet long and 2 - 3 feet wide. It produces cream colored flowers and sometimes has a flush of maroon color. This enormous leaf is important to collectors and is usually grown for foliage.

Care Guide

💧 Water 1-2 times a week
Suggested frequency: 1-2 times a week
☀️ Light Partial sun

Anthurium faustomirandae comes from habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, illustrating its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Anthurium faustomirandae comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady temperature environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Anthurium faustomirandae needs the most fertilizer during its active growth period, which mainly occurs in spring, summer, and early fall. Fertilizing is needed to supply essential nutrients that the soil may be missing, supporting healthy root and stem growth and promoting attractive foliage, a key feature of this plant.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Anthurium plant requires regular pruning because it helps to eliminate damaged leaves and keep the blooming parts healthy. Prune by trimming the old or dry and infected leaves from the upper parts of the plant with a garden shear. Also cut off unwanted roots from the base of the plant where it connects with the stem.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Keep the Faustino's Giant Anthurium away from your pets as it is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The root, stems and leaves of this plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate that can cause painful burning of the lips, mouth, tongue and throat when consumed. Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian if you suspect that your pets has bitten into the plant.

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anthurium
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
20.32 cm to 30.48 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Mexico

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Common Names (1)

en Chema anthurium