Water Dragon – A Huge Birds Nest Anthurium ideal for warmer landscapes. Water Dragons’ large wavy leaves can tolerate much more sunlight than other varieties and grows very well in large containers or nestled up to the shadier side of your home. This Anthurium gets big fast. This variety makes an excellent container plant as well as a free standing landscape plant for the tropical garden. These are very healthy tropical plants with well established root system.
To help establish your new Water Dragon 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.
Water Dragon 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.
All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
