ANTHURIUM

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Focal Flower, Accent Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderate to Long–Lasting

BLOOM SIZE
➜ Variety Dependent
➜ 2–8in+

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–70cm

➜ Anthurium can comfortably remain dry-packed a couple days, but earlier hydration helps preserve their glossy finish and natural sheen

➜ Anthurium require an extremely clean environment during conditioning—before processing, prep your hydration vessels by giving them a deep clean with DCD and fill them shallowly with fresh, room temperature water

➜ Never force the bloom into position—the stem can crease or snap if bent too aggressively, and once damaged it won't recover

➜ Wipe the blooms gently with a soft, damp cloth before designing if fingerprints or water spots develop during handling

➜ Avoid storing anthurium below 55°F whenever possible, as tropical flowers are susceptible to chilling injury that can permanently dull the bloom or discolor the spathe

➜ Plan mechanics before inserting the flower into your design—repeatedly repositioning anthuriums increases the risk of stem damage

➜ Anthuriums are exceptional in modern vase arrangements, luxury wedding florals, tropical installations, hotel lobby designs, corporate events, and contemporary centerpieces where bold form does the talking

➜ If wiring becomes necessary, work slowly and deliberately—premium tropicals deserve premium handling

➜ Give each bloom its own visual space instead of clustering several together, allowing their sculptural shape to become part of the overall composition

➜ When transporting finished work, make sure nothing can rub against the bloom's glossy surface, as abrasions are much more noticeable on anthuriums than on traditional flowers

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Unique shape and texture
♡ Excellent longevity
♡ Available year-round
♡ Creates strong visual impact with minimal stems

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Premium blooms often come with premium pricing
✗ Cold temperatures can cause damage
✗ Fingerprints occasionally become part of the design process
✗ Will make some flowers standing nearby feel inadequate

Is anthurium a tropical flower?
➜ Yes, anthurium is a tropical plant that thrives in warm, humid conditions

Can I use anthurium outside of tropical designs?
➜ Absolutely—they've become a staple in modern, minimalist, editorial, and luxury wedding work where sculptural flowers are celebrated

What's the shiny part of the flower called?
➜ The colorful "petal" is actually a modified leaf called a spathe, while the finger-like spike in the center is the flower's true flowering structure

Why do designers use so few anthurium in an arrangement?
➜ Because each bloom carries tremendous visual weight, allowing just a handful of stems to anchor an entire composition

What separates premium anthurium from lower grades?
➜ Uniform shape, flawless surfaces, rich color, sturdy stems, and an undamaged spadix all contribute to a noticeably more refined finished design

☆ A favorite for modern and luxury event work
☆ Instantly creates a contemporary aesthetic
☆ Provides strong shape and structure in arrangements
☆ A little goes a surprisingly long way
☆ Somehow manages to look expensive in every color

☆ Orchids
☆ Roses
☆ Dahlias
☆ Peonies
☆ Monstera
☆ Hanging Amaranthus
☆ Protea

☆ The glossy surface that makes anthuriums so recognizable isn't a petal at all—it's a specialized structure called a spathe, designed to attract pollinators

☆ Anthuriums are among the longest-lasting tropical cut flowers, often maintaining their sculptural beauty for several weeks with proper care