The Anthurium Plant is one of the most striking houseplants, boasting bright red leaves resembling petals. The plant takes its name from the Greek words anthos and oura, which mean tall flower. The plant originates from parts of the Andes Mountains range in Ecuador and Columbia. It can also be found in the warmest areas of the Caribbean.

The true flowers of this plant are tiny and form in the spiked center of the plant. Anthuriums Plant can usually be found growing naturally in the branches of large trees in rainforests or on the ground beneath. They thrive in dappled light rather than direct sunlight and thrive when soaked regularly.

There are more than a thousand varieties of anthuriums, each boasting a slightly different style. One of the most striking varieties is the Anthurium andraeanum, which boasts bright red leaves shaped like hearts. The leaves are glossy and boast slight grooves in the surface. The heart-shaped leaves make them a popular gift for Valentine’s Day and any occasion you want to celebrate a loved one.

The bright red leaves are also very attractive to insects. The flower stalks from the leaves are often golden, yellow, and white. The typical plant size is between forty centimeters and fifty centimeters, while the nursery pot size is around twelve centimeters.