Anthurium (Andreanum Grp) Terra
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Plant familie: Araceae
English Name: flamingo flower, painter’s palette
VBN: 14935
RHS: 174C
Care
Select a clean vase and fill it with tap water (room temperature).
Add cut flower food (Chrysal, Floralife, Vaselife) to the water for a longer vase life.
Trim 3 to 5 cm diagonally off the stem with a clean and sharp knife or secateurs.
Do not place flowers in a draught, in full sun or near a source of heat.
Regularly top up with tap water.
Do not place the flowers near a fruit bowl. Fruit emits ethylene gas which will cause the flowers to age more rapidly.
For floral work: soak florist's foam (oasis) thoroughly and add cut flower food (Chrysal, Floralife, Vaselife) to the water.
Explanation of name:
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Anthurium comes from Greek words that mean: plant with tailshaped inflorescences.
The vase life of this flower is particularly good. (more than 2 weeks)
The leaves of this flower are also offered as decoration material.
Especially the very young leaves and cobs of this plant are poisonous.
This flower / leaf may not be stored in the cold store. Always warmer than 12 degrees Celsius.
Origin: tropical rainforest
South East Asia
Propagation: tissue cultivation
Symbolic meaning:
Anthurium is, given its appearance and origin, a symbol of exotic beauty.
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