Colors: Anthurium flowers can come in almost any color. By crossbreading them you can make or mix any colors you want. Most commonly they come in red, pink, green, peach, white and purple.
Season: spring to late summer
Where it grows: it can be a house plant but is found in wet tropical areas such as South America, and Hawaii.
Form: I would call them heart shaped but the real terms are tulip, butterfly and obake shaped.
How it is sold: Sold individually for close to $5 per stem.
Vase life: A very nice thing about these flowers are that the can stay 2-4 weeks in an arrangement. Their vase life is considered very long for a flower.
Special care: If you were to keep them indoors they will have to be kept between 60-72 degrees. They need lower light than other house plants.
Meaning: In Greek the name anthurium means "tail flower." They symbolize hospitality because of their open, heart shape.
Interesting Facts: Anthurium is the Hawaii state flower.
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