The are two groups of anthurium grown in greenhouses: flowering varieties and those with magnificent foliage. The only ones you’re likely to see in the garden center are the flowering varieties with their multicolored spathes and red or yellow tail-like flower spikes. But if you are intrepid, you might come across a few of the large-leaved, deeply veined foliage types. Be warned: neither type of anthurium is particularly well-suited for most houses. Native to tropical rainforests throughout Central and South America, many anthuriums are climbers and all need very high humdity and warmth to thrive. Growing Conditions: Light: Bright, indirect light. Do not expose to direct sunlight, except in the winter or plants that have been carefully acclimated. Water: Keep compost moist at all times, but not drenched. Foliage anthurium throw off aerial roots that appreciate misting and can be pushed into the soil. Temperature: They suffer below 60ºF. The foliage types prefer it even warmer. Soil: Rich, loose potting media. Push exposed roots into the soil. Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer throughout the growing period or pellets in the spring. Propagation: Divide during repotting, or take cuttings from the tip or stem. Older foliage plants might overgrow the top of their pots with exposed aerial roots. These can be cut off at the soil level and potted into new pots. Leaves will emerge from the old stem. Repotting: Repot annually as needed. They don’t suffer from being slightly …