Who grows Anthurium's as an understorey plant?

[Pip]

It has been a while since I grew my last Anthurium outdoors they are sold as house plants in my area. I planted them under the canopy of a loquat they grew happily but unfortunately took up a space that the family dog liked to sleep during hot weather, so thier time was limited. I lost count of the number times I found one of the Anthurium's laying in the middle of the lawn. Anyway my new garden hasn't yet got many places in it that has the required shelter from wind or sun. I was wondering how popular Anthurium's are to be grown outdoors in Mediterranean/subtropical/warmtemperate climates similar to mine?

[SubTropicRay]

_{Got several growing under canopy here and a few of the supposed "hardier" ones, mounted to Live Oaks.}

[Really full garden]

They are native here and my garden has many.They do well with morning sun then dappled sun the rest of the day.They can get incredibly large.

6feet or more in diameter.

[DoomsDave]

The pretty ones I know of die for me. There are other species that will grow, but they get ugly.

In Hawaii, they grow in the parking strips, plenty of rain.

I'll go out and hug my Clivias . . .

[Monòver]

The last summer i planted one in a shady place of my garden.

It was growing fast, making lots of flowers.

This winter was cold, with lows arround 2° C and litle frost.

The arthurium was yellow from january to the midle of March.

Lost a few leaves.

Now, starting the spring, the old leaves is turning green and is making new healthy leaves.

I am in southern Spain with a soft mediterranean climate.

This is mine, five minutes ago.

Sorry for the pic but here is night.

[Pip]

Thanks for the responses.

I found that they respond well to fertilizer and grew well replacing those leaves that didn't enjoy the winter cool fairly quickly.

I do agree with you Dave Clivia are the best flowering plants for shaded spots as they need no special attention. I do enjoy trying something a little different to vary the form shape and texture of my under plantings. I wouldn't mass plant Anthurium's but in my climate a well placed specimen can provide an unexpected surprise

[Dypsisdean]

Don't know the climate of Adelaide - but here at a cool elevation in Hawaii, I have a few dozen species of Anthurium. If you have the climate, they are relatively easy to grow - and it would be hard to find a garden around here without them.

Many are the ones grown for their spectacular foliage. There are dozens of awesome species.

[Pedro 65]

Don't know the climate of Adelaide - but here at a cool elevation in Hawaii, I have a few dozen species of Anthurium. If you have the climate, they are relatively easy to grow - and it would be hard to find a garden around here without them.

Many are the ones grown for their spectacular foliage. There are dozens of awesome species.

How about a "fresh" shot of this Giant Dean, have you still got my address for seed

Pete

[JungleGina]

I acquired A. 'Faustino's Giant' a few weeks ago. It was quite sad looking and I was worried because I couldn't see a growing point. But now it is pushing new growth, I gave it some fish emulsion and am crossing my fingers that I can keep it happy in my little microclimate.

[Pedro 65]

Not sure what Anthurium this is but Tiger likes it

[richnorm]

Pigtail anthurium is an easy grow in cool climates and has showy red flowers that last. I even get viable seed on mine with no intervention. There are hardier sp but flowers are insignificant. Hardy Philodendrons come in many shapes and sizes.