Anthuriums -- the "heart of
Hawaii" -- have become one of the signature flowers of the islands. The
original anthurium was brought to Hawaii from Colombia via London in 1889 by an
English missionary. Having known comfort in the shade of Latin American rain forests,
anthuriums now thrive in Hawaii's tropical climate. Meaning "tail
flower" in Greek, the anthurium is part of the arum family (Araceae) which
includes taro, philodendron, monstera, calla lily and jack-in-the-pulpit. All
share a similarly shaped flower: a colorful, shiny, heart-shaped "petal"
(spathe) surrounding a straight or slightly curved, knobby "tail" (spadix).
Stem lengths vary from 15" to 20" and correspond to the size of the
spathe -- the bigger the spathe, the longer the stem. For color,
longevity and intrigue all year round, anthuriums are one of Hawaii's best floral
values. We offer three different gift boxes of cut anthurium flowers,
with a choice of red or pastel flowers. All gift boxes include assorted pieces
of tropical foliage. Please make your choice(s) and click on the order button
when you have finished. After you receive your gift box of flowers
follow these simple steps to prolong the vase life of your purchase.
- Recut stems once or twice a week
- Use a clean vase and clean
water (with or without preservative)
- Keep flowers away from heat sources
and drafts
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