{"product_id":"giant-chocolate-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-giant-chocolate","title":"Giant Chocolate Anthurium - Anthurium andreanum 'Giant Chocolate'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Chocolate Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium andreanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Giant Chocolate') is a shade-loving tropical plant, 60cm to 80cm tall and about 60cm wide, with large heart shaped leaves and chocolate coloured, heart shaped flowers. New leaves emerge chocolate brown and deepen to dark green. It is a rich, dark choice for tropical borders, containers and indoor gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate coloured flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big heart shaped blooms in a deep chocolate tone are unlike any pink or red anthurium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that change.\u003c\/strong\u003e New foliage starts chocolate brown and darkens to green, so the plant has several tones at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge and bold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big heart shaped leaves give it presence even without flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a shade-loving plant that does best in a sheltered position, out of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or house.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits tropical borders, shaded underplanting, containers and indoor gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a shaded underplanting of large leaves beneath taller plants, where the dark tones add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot with drainage holes and a free draining mix, and place it in bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its near-dark colouring works with white walls and pale furniture, and the plant is happy in a sheltered, humid room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Chocolate Anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sheltered position and avoid direct sunlight. Giant Chocolate must be protected from frost, and it thrives in humid conditions, so it grows outdoors only in tropical and subtropical gardens. In other climates, keep it in a pot indoors, in plenty of bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining soil rich in organic matter, or a quality potting mix. Mulch the surface to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Keep it moist in dry periods. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring and liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks in the warmer months, at half the recommended dose to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers and tired leaves at the base. Wipe indoor leaves gently with a damp cloth, and re-pot at the beginning of spring. Anthurium sap can irritate skin and the leaves are poisonous, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Giant Chocolate Anthurium as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube. Supply comes from our grower and is not constant. If the tube reads sold out, none is available at the moment, and the notify button on the page sends you an email the day it is back. Anthuriums are slow growing when young and are raised from tissue culture, so supply is seasonal and limited. Expect a small young plant. Unpack promptly, pot it up or plant it in a sheltered spot, and keep it warm and humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for every room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are a deep chocolate colour, and the new leaves share the tone before they mature to dark green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow quickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at first. Anthuriums are slow growing when young, and the plant gives its best display once it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The foliage contains a poisonous substance, so keep it away from children and pets, and wear gloves when handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790168949055,"sku":"ANT-AND-GIANTC-tube","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/giant-chocolate-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-giant-chocolate.jpg?v=1792194863","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/giant-chocolate-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-giant-chocolate","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}