This epiphytic perennial has upright foliage from the base and forms a clump. It has large glossy green arrow-shaped leaves and the yellowish flowers are accompanied with a glossy red to white large spathe and appear above the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Anthurium andreanum is naturally found tropical South America growing in the mountains on trees or on the forest floor.

It prefers a well drained moist, organic rich soil or grows in composted leaf mould in bright indirect light and is frost and drought tender. 
 
The Palette Flower is grown for its flowers and foliage. It is planted in tropical gardens along front borders or used as an epiphytic in trees or in hanging baskets. It is also used as an indoor or courtyard specimen. It establishes from division in 1-2 years and the flowers are used in floral arrangements. In cold climates it is grown under glass or in a conservatory requiring high temperature and humidity. This plant is valued for its long lasting blooms. ID 613

Anthurium (ăn-THE-ri-kum) andreanum (an-dree-AHN-um)

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)