Gift that became an obsession — Anthurium

Someone gave me Anthurium as a birthday gift and I barely knew what it was. Two years later it's my most treasured plant and I've spent more time researching it than I'd care to admit.

The key discovery was protecting from cold draughts and air conditioning vents — once that clicked, the plant transformed. dramatic large leaves or flowers that create an instant impact is what gets mentioned every time anyone visits. I keep it in a summer patio with shelter from wind and cold nights which works perfectly. bringing back indoors before first autumn frost is when I understand why this plant has such devoted followers. spider mite infestations in hot dry conditions is the one ongoing challenge but it's worth the effort.