The cylindrical inflorescence is usually borne at the end of a long stalk and supported at the base by an often showy bract or spathe. Both the flowering and foliage anthuriums are suitable for growing in containers making ideal plants for indoor decoration. As they need regular watering, they prefer a soil mix that drains rapidly and will thrive in pots filled with broken bricks, charcoal and a layer of leaf mould on top. All Anthuriums, especially those with large decorative leaves, prefer a shaded and airy location. A regular application of fertilizer is necessary throughout the year.
Propagation is from cuttings of large stems or from side shoots, which can easily be detached.
This is an erect plant with heart-shaped green leaves. The broad spathes are orange-red, thick and waxy. It is grown for its flowers.