Flower profile
Anthurium
Quick facts
A tropical flower, anthuriums have strange petal-like bracts, that are red, pink, white or green. The blooms are glossy like patent leather.
Anthurium at a glance
- Vase life
- As a cut flower, anthuriums live two to three weeks
- Also called
- tailflower
About anthuriums
A tropical flower, anthuriums have strange petal-like bracts, that are red, pink, white or green. The blooms are glossy like patent leather. As a cut flower, anthuriums live two to three weeks.
How to make anthuriums last
- Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
- Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
- Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
- Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
- Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.
Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →
Questions about anthuriums
How long do anthuriums last in a vase?
As a cut flower, anthuriums live two to three weeks. Re-cut the stems, use the flower food from your florist and keep the vase cool and out of direct sun to get the most days.
How do you care for anthuriums?
Keep anthuriums cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents.
Where can I buy anthuriums?
From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.
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