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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 | 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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