Overview

Bring a touch of tropical elegance into your living space with the Anthurium Red live plant. Known for its striking, waxy, heart-shaped spathes (often mistaken for flowers) and deep green, glossy leaves, this plant is a true showstopper. The ‘Success Red’ variety is particularly prized for its brilliant, long-lasting red coloration, providing continuous visual interest. As a popular anthurium houseplant, it’s an excellent choice for adding a vibrant accent to any room, office, or plant collection. Originating from the rainforests of Central and South America, Anthurium species are renowned for their exotic beauty and relatively straightforward care, making them suitable for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. This particular offering provides a healthy, young plant in a 2-inch pot, ready to be nurtured and enjoyed.

Key Benefits

The Anthurium Red live plant offers numerous benefits beyond its undeniable beauty, making it a highly desirable addition to any indoor environment. Its unique characteristics contribute to a more vibrant and engaging living space.

• Vibrant Aesthetic Appeal: The most prominent benefit is its stunning visual impact. The bright red, heart-shaped spathes provide a continuous splash of color that can brighten up any room, offering a constant focal point and enhancing your home’s decor. This vibrant anthurium truly stands out.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Unlike many flowering plants, Anthurium spathes can last for several weeks or even months, providing extended periods of color and beauty. This makes it a very rewarding plant to grow, offering sustained visual pleasure.
• Air Purification Qualities: Like many houseplants, Anthuriums are known for their ability to help purify indoor air. They can absorb airborne toxins such as formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, and xylene, contributing to a healthier indoor atmosphere.
• Low Maintenance: Despite its exotic appearance, the red anthurium care requirements are relatively simple, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals or those new to houseplants. With proper watering and light, it thrives with minimal fuss.
• Tropical Ambiance: The distinctive look of the Anthurium instantly evokes a tropical feel, transforming your space into a mini-paradise. It’s an excellent way to introduce a sense of lushness and exotic charm indoors.
• Versatile Decor: Its compact size, especially when young, allows it to fit perfectly on desks, shelves, windowsills, or as part of a larger plant arrangement, adding a sophisticated touch wherever it’s placed.
• Conversation Starter: The unique and striking appearance of this tropical indoor plant often sparks curiosity and admiration, making it a great conversation piece among guests.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Anthurium Red live plant involves understanding its tropical origins and replicating those conditions as best as possible indoors. Providing the right environment will ensure your plant flourishes and produces its beautiful, long-lasting spathes. Consistent and thoughtful red anthurium care is key to its success.

For sunlight, Anthuriums prefer bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch their leaves and spathes, so place them near an east or north-facing window, or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window. Insufficient light may result in fewer or smaller spathes. When it comes to watering, allow the top inch or two of the soil to dry out before watering again. Overwatering is a common mistake and can lead to root rot. Ensure the pot has good drainage. During active growth periods (spring and summer), they may need more frequent watering, while in winter, watering can be reduced. Use filtered water or rainwater if possible, as they can be sensitive to chemicals found in tap water.

The ideal soil for an Anthurium is a well-draining, airy mix that mimics its epiphytic nature. A blend of potting soil, orchid bark, perlite, and peat moss works well to provide good aeration and drainage while retaining some moisture. The temperature should be consistent, ideally between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations and cold drafts. As a tropical plant, high humidity is appreciated; aim for 60-80%. You can increase humidity by misting the leaves regularly, placing the pot on a pebble tray with water, or using a humidifier. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop fertilizing in fall and winter. Common problems include yellowing leaves (overwatering or nutrient deficiency), brown leaf tips (low humidity), and lack of blooms (insufficient light or nutrients). Addressing these issues promptly will help maintain a healthy tropical indoor plant.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Anthurium Red live plant, specifically the ‘Success Red’ variety, known for its vibrant color. The plant is shipped in a 2-inch nursery pot, providing a compact and manageable size perfect for starting your collection or adding to an existing display. At this stage, the plant typically stands a few inches tall, with healthy green foliage and potentially small emerging spathes. While the exact size and number of leaves may vary due to the unique nature of each plant, it will be a well-rooted specimen ready for continued growth.

Anthuriums are generally moderate growers. With optimal red anthurium care, this plant can grow to reach a mature height of 12-18 inches indoors, with a similar spread, making it a substantial and eye-catching houseplant. The iconic red spathes can emerge throughout the year under ideal conditions, providing continuous beauty. We ensure the plant is carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit, arriving ready to be acclimated to its new home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Anthurium Red live plant get? A: This plant is shipped in a 2-inch pot. With proper care, a mature Anthurium Red live plant can typically grow to a height of 12-18 inches and have a similar spread indoors.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Anthurium Red live plant is best grown indoors in most climates, as it is a tropical plant that prefers consistent warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be placed outdoors in shaded areas during warm summer months in suitable tropical zones.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Anthurium houseplant need? A: This plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn its leaves and spathes. An east or north-facing window is often ideal for your anthurium houseplant.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Anthuriums are considered relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners. Consistent watering, adequate light, and proper humidity are the main keys to successful red anthurium care.
• Q: What condition will the tropical indoor plant arrive in? A: Your tropical indoor plant will arrive carefully packaged in its 2-inch nursery pot, well-rooted and healthy. Some minor leaf yellowing or stress from shipping is normal, but the plant should quickly recover in its new environment.
• Q: How often should I water my vibrant anthurium? A: Water your vibrant anthurium when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. It’s better to slightly underwater than to overwater, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this plant can tolerate? A: Anthuriums prefer temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). They are sensitive to cold and should not be exposed to temperatures below 60°F (15°C) for extended periods.
• Q: What type of soil is best for this Anthurium Red live plant? A: A well-draining, airy potting mix is essential. A blend containing potting soil, orchid bark, perlite, and peat moss is ideal for the best growth of your Anthurium Red live plant.