Anthurium (Painted Tongue, Flamingo Flower, Tailflowers)

Anthurium

Origins
Commonly called flamingo flowers or tailflowers, 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."

Vase Life
14-28 days.

Care and Handling
Do not refrgerate or store below 45 F as low temperatures will cause blackening of the bracts. Mist daily. Re-cut 1/2 inch off stems every 5 days and soak bracts for 2 hours to keep fresh.

Design Uses
Anthuriums add an exotic look to arrangements and can be used with all types of flowers as well as with other tropicals.

Colors: Red, burgundy, white, pink, orange, green, peach, and variagted.