Anthuriums, in one of the Royal Palm Hotel courtyards, in Phoenix
Sunset®: 21-24
USDA: 10
Frost Tolerance: Tender, needs a protected area
Heat Tolerance: Shade only in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: Brazil, Peru, up to Costarica
Growth Habits: Up to 4 feet tall, 5 feet in diameter (1.2 m x 1.5 m)
Watering Needs: Abundant water
Anthurium standleyi is a fairly common bird's nest anthurium. In the wild it is terrestrial (meaning that it grows in the soil).
Culture:
Do not plant too deeply, keep moist but not soaked. Beware of slugs and snails, eliminate them with bait or pick them up at night. Wash the foliage regularly to control mites. Mulch abundantly, and fertilize monthly.
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