Anthurium radicans X dressleri this tough and beautiful hybrid has been a great addition to mine and many other collections. The problem has been for many growers over the years is that the beautiful corrugated leaf anthuriums are from high elevation and cannot handle hot summers. They tend to be very tender and hard to grow for most people. Anthurium radicans how ever is a low ground crawling anthurium which has shown to be very tough and much easier to grow than most species. Anthurium dressleri has large heart shaped leaves and is rare and considered somewhat difficult to cultivate. The hybrid between the two plants makes for a much easier plant to grow flower and over all care. The leaves are thick and corrugated often has a slick sheen. The flowers are thick and have a pink to maroon spadix. It makes for a great house plant or greenhouse addition. Foliage: large corrugated leaves Flowers: green spath pink to maroon spadix
Make sure to water your anthurium plant regularly, but don’t over water. Only water your anthurium when the soil is dry to the touch. The plant is susceptible to root rot, so too much water can cause the roots to die.
To help establish your new Large Leaf, Radicans Anthurium, fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant.
Best outdoors if grown in zone 10-11, find your zone here. This Anthurium requires 70-85% sunlight. Depending on your location filtered sun is best. In the northern end of their grow zone Large Leaf, Radicans plants should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months.
Large Leaf, Radicans Anthuriums enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or dry, sandy soils.
Anthurium grow very well in patio and indoor containers. Allow enough room for growth generally a 10″ to a 20″ diameter, 10″ deep container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your plant will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.
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