{"product_id":"lipstick-red-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-lipstick-red","title":"Lipstick Red Anthurium - Anthurium andreanum 'Lipstick Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLipstick Red Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium andreanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lipstick Red') is the dark and dramatic one: rich red spathes around a wine red spike, set against large glossy heart shaped leaves. It grows 60 to 80cm tall and about 60cm wide, flowers in spring and autumn, and suits shady tropical gardens, pots and bright rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dark centre.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most anthuriums carry a white or yellow spike. Lipstick Red has a large burgundy one, which gives each flower a deep, velvety contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flushes a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms come in spring and autumn, and each one holds its shape and colour for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional vase life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems can last around three weeks in water, so a pot of Lipstick Red doubles as a source of flowers for the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large heart shaped foliage stays handsome through the year, flowers or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers in bright filtered light, so it colours up spots that sun lovers would refuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders in tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as underplanting beneath palms and shrubs in a frost free garden. Plant 50cm apart and the broad leaves overlap into a rich dark green layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark spikes look good against pale walls and glazed pots. Keep it in a bright spot out of direct sun, with good drainage in the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers for the home.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take a bloom with a long stem and the red spathe will outlast most supermarket bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lipstick Red Anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered position with bright, filtered light, never direct sun. It needs warmth and humidity and must be protected from frost, so outdoors it suits the tropics and frost free subtropical gardens. In cooler regions it is an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter, or quality potting mix in a container. Mulch outdoor plantings so the roots stay evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it moist in dry periods. Slow release fertiliser in spring plus half strength liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks through the warm months keeps it flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and old leaves at the base. Indoors, wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to bring back the shine, and repot at the start of spring if the roots fill the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lipstick Red Anthurium as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube. Anthuriums grow slowly when young and come from tissue culture, so the plant arrives small and spends its first season building roots and leaves. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are best unpacked and potted up promptly. Give the first few weeks in a warm, humid, shaded spot and avoid cold draughts.\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\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants for indoors\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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003ePalms, ferns and tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Lipstick Red different from other red anthuriums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spike. Where most red anthuriums have a white or yellow spadix, this one has a large dark burgundy spike, which makes the flower look richer and deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and autumn. Bright filtered light, regular feeding in the warmer months and steady moisture all help it flower well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves contain a poisonous substance, so grow it away from areas where children and pets play, and avoid contact with the sap on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790169473343,"sku":"ANT-AND-LIPSTI-tube","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lipstick-red-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-lipstick-red.jpg?v=1792194889","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lipstick-red-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-lipstick-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}