{"product_id":"anthurium-andraeanum-white","title":"Anthurium andraeanum 'White'","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthurium andraeanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e native range is Colombia to Ecuador and is part of the Araceae family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese plants typically grow in wet forests, with an epiphytic growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They have striking inflorescences made up of a large flat spathe and a long, thin spadix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis cultivar has striking inflorescences made up of a white spathe and a long, thin spadix. Leaves are sagittate with complete margins and a waxy cuticle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthurium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is derived from the Greek ‘anthos’ for flower and ‘oura’ meaning tail; 'flower-tail', which probably refers to the tail-like spadix. The specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eandraeanum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is named after Edouard F. Andre, a French botanist and horticultural editor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright shade, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out. Before watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings; you could also add some horticultural charcoal to this epiphytic mix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: Ideally 18-24°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: These \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthurium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnthurium andraeanum \u003c\/i\u003eare toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 12cm pot | 40cm foliage","offer_id":42300085633217,"sku":"MM-MEC-1415","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/Anthurium_andraeanum_White_-_Root_Houseplants.jpg?v=1768477967","url":"https:\/\/secure.root-houseplants.com\/nl\/products\/anthurium-andraeanum-white","provider":"Root Houseplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}