Happy February!    


We love the pretty heart shape of these Anthuriums!
   
 

 
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Oooh, Ahh Anthuriums
From: Marvin
 

If you have not been to Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, it's a great place to see and you can spend the entire day wandering around this 83-acre paradise. Every time I go I find some plants that I have never seen before.  It's a great time of year to let yourself discover new beauty in a botanical garden.  

Our trip last weekend to Fairchild Gardens in Miami reminded me of what great plants the Anthuriums are.  All shapes of leaves, colors of flowers, and sizes make these plants right at home in the shaded part of the garden. They are considered an epiphyte, or a plant that can live off the ground, very similar to Bromeliads. Most Anthuriums will do better planted in the ground as long as they have really good drainage and will never sit in water. They will live most of the year without having to be watered except during the dry period in March through June.  Anthuriums do flower with some having more color than others.   The colorful ones make great houseplants and after they bloom, they can be planted outdoors in a shady spot.  These are great plants that add a tropical look to your outdoor space.  
Below are pictures of some varieties that we carry.  Check out this link for more great information about one of our favorite collectible and giftable plants!

Matiz

Crystallinum

Dakota

Pizazz Pink

Miss June

Ace of Spades

Hookeri or "Bird's Nest"

Bill's Beast! This guy needs to hang in a tree. It grows really large and is sure to turn heads!


Some quick care facts about Anthuriums:
  • Anthuriums that have the colorful pink, white, and red and orangey blooms are sold for use as indoor plants.  They will live in low light and with care, will continue to bloom. They like filtered light so place next to a window, or on a porch or patio next to the house. 
  • Water indoor Anthuriums twice a week. They do not like "wet feet" (sitting in water.)  Fertilize once a month. 
  • The colorful varieties will also live outside planted in shade.
  • The green ones will do better planted outside in total shade, or dappled light. These bloom but the flowers are not really large or colorful, so plant them for the tropical look and texture of their leaves.
  • Some of the outdoor loving types can get big, so give them some space.
  • Do not plant in an area that will flood or retain water.
  • Anthuriums are epiphytes and some can grow in trees. Using a pine bark mixed in with the soil and raising the bed or area will keep them dry.
  • Our typical rain schedule will be enough for them to grow.
  • During March through June you may need to supplement with water. Fertilize every 3 months with a slow-release fertilizer.
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Don't forget your Valentine!

Sunday, February 14th, we will be serving champagne and chocolates in the Garden in honor of Love.  

We have so many great gifts for those dear to your heart: roses, orchids, anthuriums, bromeliads, planted gardens, and more!
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Colorful Crotons are on sale!
 
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