Description: First described in 1898, Anthurium giganteum is an epiphytic subshrub native to W. Colombia to Ecuador and found primarily in the wet tropical biome. The spatha are dome-shaped, green, red or purple inside, the spadix is over 25" long, dark purple to maroon, dull, long acuminate at the center. Leaves can reach over 40" in the wild. 4" Pot - Juvenile leaves4" Medium Pot - Juvenile to semi-adult leaves4" Large Pot - Semi-adult to adult leaves *You will receive a plant similar to the one(s) pictured (mounted or non-mounted). Plants may or may not have dried ends, torn/broken leaves, but is unlikely. Not all leaves of this plant may be present when shipping as seen in the photos. Although they may ship sooner, this item is considered pre-order as they require additional processing time being that they are harvested or prepared as ordered. ------------------------------------------ Foliage: Medium to Dark green, heart to triangle-shaped leaves. Sinus is green and less rounded. Blooms: Yes - Not showy and rarely blooms indoors Zoned: 10-11 Environment: Medium to high humidity. Tolerates indoor levels, but with slight difficulty, and will appreciate a more humid environment. Grows best in 70-90 degrees F and will tolerate as low as 50 degrees. Light: Bright, indirect indoors. Cannot tolerate lower light levels indoors. All-day direct sun may burn the leaves, but morning sun is helpful in growth. Excess light may cause leaf drop and low light will cause dormancy/deformed leaves. Soil: Aroid mix or superior-draining peat-based or soilless mix Water: Requires an evenly moist soil, but really prefers to dry out slightly between watering. This plant is sensitive to overwatering and underwatering. Overwatering can induce leaf drop and underwatering is evident in curling/drooping leaves. Reduce watering in winter as growth slows. Overly damp soil may encourage leaf drop and disease. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer every 1-2 weeks during the growing period or a 3x yearly slow-release Notes:This plant is currently considered toxic and should not be consumed or handled excessively. Plants are shipped bare-root or with light soil or Sphagnum moss according to import/export regulations. Shipping usually occurs on Monday and Tuesday to minimize risk of damage to plants in transit. You may request shipping Wednesday - Friday provided your understanding the live-arrive guarantee is void. Prior to shipping, please contact the shop with questions or concerns and familiarize yourself with the shipping policy in FAQ section. Pot or driftwood in images not included.
Price: 35 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-09T05:07:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Tropical
Common Name: Giganteum
Color: Green
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Item Length: 4 in
Brand: Unbranded
Plant Form: Bare Root
Type: Houseplants
Watering: Medium
Genus: Anthurium
Sunlight: Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Potted
Safety: Poisonous
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States