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Anthuriums : Flower FactsOriginsAnthuriums are a fun flower and never fail to provoke a smile. They look almost unreal! The flowers are thick, shiny, ribbed and wrinkled, while the leaves are large and glossy. Anthuriums are internationally produced and sold as both cut flowers and potted flowering plants. They have many alternative names including painter's palette, flamingo flower, and tailflower, include more than 600 flower species native to tropical U.S. regions. They belong to the Araceae family, which also includes callas, philodendrons and caladiums. Their genus name, Anthurium, comes from the Greek words anthos meaning "flower," and oura, meaning "tail." Anthurium is one of the top 10 cut flowers sold at the Netherlands Auctions. The Netherlands is a major supplier of anthurium, followed by Mauritius Flower Availability and Vase LifeAll year round. 14-28 days. Care and HandlingDo not refrigerate or store in cool temperatures below 45 F as this will cause blackening of the flowers. Mist daily. Re-cut 1/2 inch off stems every 5 days and soak flower heads for 2 hours to keep fresh. Florist Design UsesAnthuriums add an exotic look to arrangements and can be used with all types of flowers as well as with other tropical blooms. Colours: Anthriums come in shades of red, burgundy, white, pink, orange, green, brown and variegated. You may be interested in these flowers: |
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