This epiphytic perennial may also be terrestrial and has short stems that form a spreading habit. It has large heart-shaped mid green leaves with pale green veins and the slender creamy flowers (spadix) appears on a tall stem during summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Anthurium magnificumis naturally found in South America growing in the wet tropical forests of Colombia. It grows on other plants amongst composted leaf mould or on the forest floor in moist humus rich course, well drained soils. It prefers a semi shaded to sunny position with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Strap Flower is grown for its large leaves and is planted in tropical gardens or around water features as a specimen or in low tropical borders. It established from a division in 1 to 2 years and in cool climates it is grown in conservatories or as a glasshouse or basket specimen, with high humidity. ID 2281

Note:
This species is almost identical toAnthurium crystallinumdiffering only in winged peduncle and a longer spadix.

Anthurium(ăn-THE-ri-kum) magnificum(mag-nif-i-kum)

Araceae(a-RAY-see-ee)