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Anthurium scherzerianum Schott
Family Name: | Araceae |
Common Name: | Pigtail Anthurium, Flamingo Flower |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Costa Rica (montane rainforest on Corderilla Central and Corderilla de Talamanca) |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Mountain) |
Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Herbaceous epiphytic or terrestrial plant to 30cm tall, |
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Flowers | Spathe bright red, 8-10cm long by 6-8cm wide; spadix to 8cm in legnth, coiled. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Planting Remarks | This species requires cooler temperatures (25'c and below) to sustain its growth. In Singapore's lowland climate, it can be grown in areas that are air-conditioned year round. |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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Others
Master ID | 32681 |
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Species ID | 7093 |
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