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Anthurium andreanum 'Royal Flush'

 
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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Anthurium (an-THUR-ee-um) (Info)
Species: andreanum (an-drey-AY-num) (Info)
Cultivar: Royal Flush

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Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive giancarlo On Apr 22, 2005, giancarlo from Miami, FL (Zone 10a) wrote:

LOVELY DEEP PURPLE FLOWERS AND VERY INTENSE DEEP GREEN LEAVES, VERY PROUD AND ELEGANT PLANT,
EASY CARE.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Groveland, Florida
Miami, Florida
Cameron Park, Texas
Escobares, Texas



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