Overview

Introduce a splash of vibrant color and tropical sophistication to your home with the exquisite purple anthurium live plant. This stunning 6-inch potted specimen is a true showstopper, celebrated for its unique, heart-shaped spathes (often mistaken for flowers) that boast a rich, deep purple hue. The actual flowers are tiny, clustered on a central spadix, while the colorful spathe provides the main visual appeal. Known botanically as anthurium andraeanum, this plant is a popular choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts and those looking to add a touch of exotic elegance to their living spaces. Its glossy green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the vivid purple blooms, ensuring it stands out as a focal point in any room. Our purple anthurium live plant is carefully nurtured to arrive healthy and ready to thrive in its new environment, bringing lasting beauty and a tropical ambiance to your home.

Key Benefits

The purple anthurium live plant offers numerous benefits beyond its undeniable beauty, making it a fantastic addition to any indoor plant collection. Its striking appearance and relatively easy care requirements contribute to a rewarding ownership experience. Owning an anthurium indoor plant also helps improve air quality.

• Stunning Visual Appeal: The most obvious benefit is the striking beauty of its long-lasting, waxy purple spathes and glossy green leaves. These vibrant colors and unique shapes make it an instant focal point in any room, adding a touch of tropical flair.
• Air Purifying Qualities: Like many houseplants, the purple anthurium live plant contributes to a healthier indoor environment by filtering out common airborne toxins. It helps to purify the air, creating a fresher and more pleasant atmosphere in your home or office.
• Low Maintenance: Despite its exotic appearance, the anthurium is surprisingly easy to care for, making it suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners. With proper light and watering, it will flourish and produce blooms consistently.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: The colorful spathes of the anthurium indoor plant are incredibly durable and can last for several weeks, or even months, providing continuous color and beauty with minimal effort. This makes it a more enduring decorative choice than cut flowers.
• Versatile Decor: Its compact size and upright growth habit make it perfect for various display options, from tabletops and shelves to office desks. The rich purple color complements a wide range of interior design styles, from modern to classic.
• Tropical Ambiance: Instantly transforms any space into a tropical oasis. The exotic look and feel of the anthurium andraeanum can evoke feelings of relaxation and tranquility, enhancing the overall mood of your living area.
• Pet-Friendly (with caution): While all parts of the anthurium are considered mildly toxic if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals, it is generally considered safe for homes with pets if kept out of reach.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your purple anthurium live plant is straightforward, ensuring it thrives and continues to produce its spectacular blooms. These tropical beauties prefer conditions that mimic their native rainforest environment. Provide bright, indirect light; direct sunlight can scorch their leaves and spathes, leading to discoloration. An east-facing window is often ideal, or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window. Ensure your anthurium plant care routine includes consistent watering, allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so good drainage is crucial. The plant will also appreciate high humidity, making it an excellent choice for bathrooms or kitchens, or you can provide a pebble tray or use a humidifier.

For optimal growth, plant your anthurium indoor plant in a well-draining, chunky potting mix that retains some moisture but doesn’t become waterlogged. A mix designed for orchids or a combination of potting soil, perlite, and bark works well. Maintain consistent room temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C) and avoid sudden temperature fluctuations or cold drafts. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce feeding in fall and winter. Regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to keep them dust-free and allow for better photosynthesis. Prune any yellowing or dead leaves and spent spathes to encourage new growth and flowering. With proper purple anthurium live plant care, you can enjoy its vibrant beauty for many years.

Size & Details

This offering is for one purple anthurium live plant, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot. The plant is well-established and ready to be placed in your home or repotted into a decorative container. Typically, these plants grow to be about 12 to 18 inches tall and equally wide, making them a compact yet impactful addition to any indoor setting. The growth rate is moderate, and with proper anthurium plant care, you can expect consistent new foliage and blooms throughout the year, especially during warmer months. Each plant is carefully selected to ensure it is healthy and robust upon arrival, ready to bring its unique tropical charm to your space. You will receive a fully rooted plant, shipped in its original pot to minimize stress and ensure a smooth transition to its new home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The purple anthurium live plant typically grows to be about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide when mature, making it a perfect size for tabletops and shelves.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This anthurium indoor plant is shipped in a standard 6-inch nursery pot, ready for display or repotting into a decorative container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The purple anthurium live plant is primarily an indoor houseplant in most climates. It can be grown outdoors in tropical or sub-tropical regions (USDA zones 10-12) where temperatures remain consistently warm.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Anthuriums thrive in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn their leaves and spathes. A spot near an east-facing window or a few feet from a south or west-facing window is ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the purple anthurium live plant is considered relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts alike. Consistent watering and adequate light are key.
• Q: Is it good for beginners? A: Absolutely! With a few basic anthurium plant care guidelines, beginners can successfully grow and enjoy this beautiful flowering plant.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your purple anthurium live plant will arrive as a healthy, live plant in its pot, carefully packaged to ensure minimal stress during transit.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, the plant is shipped in its original nursery pot with soil, ensuring it is well-hydrated and protected during delivery.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Anthuriums are known for their long-lasting blooms, and a healthy, mature plant can produce spathes continuously throughout the year, especially under ideal conditions.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: Anthuriums are sensitive to cold. They prefer temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C) and should not be exposed to temperatures below 55°F (13°C).
• Q: Is the anthurium andraeanum pet-safe? A: All parts of the anthurium plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation if ingested. It is best to keep the plant out of reach of pets and children.