{"product_id":"wave-of-love-bird-s-nest-anthurium-anthurium-plowmanii-wave-of-love","title":"Wave of Love Bird's Nest Anthurium - Anthurium plowmanii 'Wave of Love'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWave of Love Bird's Nest Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium plowmanii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wave of Love') is grown for its foliage, not its flowers: a rosette of broad, deep green leaves with deeply rippled edges. It reaches about 1m tall and 70cm wide, and it suits tropical gardens, big pots and bright rooms. It is an architectural plant that needs warmth, humidity and a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuffled, dramatic leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each long leaf has a wavy, ruffled edge, so the rosette looks sculpted even when nothing is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA collector's plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e In Indonesia around 2008 to 2010 this anthurium was such a craze that single plants sold for extraordinary sums. It is now far more affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed seeds instead of showy flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not flower in the usual anthurium way. It forms a spike with red seeds, which adds a little colour to the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrub like presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m tall it gives a pot or a shady bed height and structure that smaller anthuriums cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden, pot or room.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as underplanting in a tropical bed, in a large container, or indoors in bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a frost free, humid garden, use it as a single feature or plant 70cm apart for a layered, leafy border beneath taller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous container with good drainage suits the rosette and makes a strong centrepiece for a shaded patio, courtyard or bright room. Allow space for the leaves to arch out, and keep it away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wave of Love Bird's Nest Anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, filtered light, with perhaps four hours of gentle sun, and shelter from hot midday sun and wind. It likes warm, humid conditions and must be protected from frost and cold, so outdoors it belongs in the tropics and frost free subtropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and free draining but rich in organic matter. In a pot, use a good quality potting mix and mulch outdoor plants 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, and provide plenty of water in dry periods. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid feed every two to four weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed beyond removing old or damaged leaves at the base. Wipe indoor leaves with a damp cloth to keep them glossy, and repot container plants at the start of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wave of Love Bird's Nest Anthurium as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube. It starts as a small plant with only a few leaves and builds into a rosette with time. 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. Pot it up promptly, water it in and keep it warm and out of direct sun while it settles.\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\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Wave of Love flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the usual way. It produces a spike with red seeds rather than a showy spathe, so buy it for the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of bright, filtered light, around four hours of gentle sun, but not hot direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. Indoors, a bright room away from the glass works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain a poisonous substance, so grow it where children and pets cannot chew on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790169538879,"sku":"ANT-PLO-WAVEOF-tube","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/wave-of-love-bird-s-nest-anthurium-anthurium-plowmanii-wave-of-love.jpg?v=1792194897","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/wave-of-love-bird-s-nest-anthurium-anthurium-plowmanii-wave-of-love","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}