Another name of the laceleaf plant is the Tail flower. This plant has small flowers and varies in shape. It is an evergreen plant and they are best grows in full sun to partial shade. It has thick green leaves. It gives peace to the eyes.
Names
Scientific name: Anthurium
Common names: Tail flower, flamingo flower laceleaf
Classification
Division | Magnoliophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Alismatales |
Family | Araceae |
Subfamily | Pothoideae |
Genus | Anthurium |
Species | Anthurium andreanum |
Kingdom | Plantae |
Domain | Eukaryote |
Flowering data
Flower | Tiny |
Flower shape | Heart shape |
Bloom Time | Seasonal |
Flower color | Red, pink, or white, |
Fruit | White berry |
Growth rate | Fast |
Phylum | Spermatophyta |
Subphylum | Angiospermae |
Plant type | Herbaceous perennial |
Evergreen | Yes |
Leaf | Shiny |
The maximum size | 40cm |
The shape of leaf | Heart shape |
Attracts | Insect |
Laceleaf Plant Care
Water | The plants should be watered once or twice a week, |
Sun | Bright indirect light |
Maintenance | Low |
The pH level of soil | 5.5 to 6.5, slightly acidic |
Required Soil drainage | Well-drained |
Soil moisture | Moist |
Soil type | Moist potting mix |
Origin/Native | Central and South America |
How to care for the Laceleaf plant?
Light:
This plant needs bright indirect sunlight. Low sunlight will produce fewer flowers and their growth will be slow. Always keep the plant in indirect sunlight.
Water:
Watering the plant well and keep the soil moist. Avoid overwatering!
Soil:
Laceleaf plant prefers well-drained and mixed soil to grow. It needs high organic soil with good water.
Fertilizer:
Use liquid fertilizer for this plant. Too much fertilizer is not good for plants. During the growing season, fertilize the plant for more bloom.
Temperature:
Laceleaf plant needs a warm temperature. It prefers 22-28 °C temperature.
Pot size:
Choose 5, 7, and 8 inches pots.
Laceleaf plant growth:
The height of the plant is 15 to 20inches and the width of this plant is 25 to 30 cm.
Pruning:
Prune dead flowers and leaves.
This is really good choice if you want to grow it in your gardens, indoor or outdoor settings.
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