Having known comfort in the shade of Latin American rain forests, anthuriums now thrive in Hawaii's tropical climate. Standard is by far the most common shape. The lobes of its heart-shaped spathe often overlap. Major spathe colors are red, orange, pink, coral, white and, more recently, green. They usually exhibit a bicolor pattern of green and a major spathe color.
Some varieties lose their green in the summer, creating a solid-colored spathe.
The spadix is also straight and erect. For color, longevity and intrigue all year round, anthuriums are one of Hawaii's best floral values. If it shows signs of transit stress, submerge the entire flower in room temperature water for 10 to 15 minutes to maximize rehydration. Use the standard amount of preservative in the vase water. Store flowers at an air temperature above 55 degrees F and away from direct light, heat or drafts.