Paddle Plant, Leatherleaf Anthurium
Anthurium coriaceum is native to Brazil and grows either on the ground or epiphytically (on trees). The leaves can reach lengths of more than a meter. As you can see from the pictures, the commonly known Paddle Plant or Leatherleaf Anthurium, a member of the Aroid family, also grows very large as a container plant.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 1.2 meters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes, all parts of the plant are slightly poisonous.
Origin: South America (Brasil) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)
Botany
Name: Anthurium coriaceum
Family: Araceae
Categories: Indoor Plants |
