A. cupulispathum has hit its stride in the garden. A wonder of a plant.

Tim

A conglomeration of Anthurium growing on a Mango tree stump. It thrives despite my lack of attention.

Tim

2 hours ago, realarch said:

A. cupulispathum has hit its stride in the garden. A wonder of a plant.

Tim

Tim, this 1st photo is astonishing. Rivals any plantings I’ve seen in any tropical botanical garden. And I visited a wonderful public garden on Oahu many years ago.

5 hours ago, realarch said:

A. cupulispathum has hit its stride in the garden. A wonder of a plant.

Tim

If you don't look at the shovel, it is easy to get lulled into not recognizing the size. Looking at your shovel in the shot really gives proportion, probably more so than in some of the palm photos you share. Those Anthurium leaves look like they never see any wind. I am guessing that is due to all the protection from higher palms and trees in your garden.

Thanks Joseph, comment is appreciated.

Tim

3 hours ago, Tracy said:

If you don't look at the shovel, it is easy to get lulled into not recognizing the size. Looking at your shovel in the shot really gives proportion, probably more so than in some of the palm photos you share. Those Anthurium leaves look like they never see any wind. I am guessing that is due to all the protection from higher palms and trees in your garden.

Hi Ya Tracy. We are lucky to live in a location where the topography limits the amount of wind we are exposed to. Other than a major tropical event, we rarely see the damaging wind that areas close to us experience. The structures and plantings do dampen gusts somewhat. The leaves, especially on the A. cupulispathum, are very susceptible to tearing and having them stay intact is a real bonus.

Tim

On 7/10/2026 at 10:25 AM, piping plovers said:

I can only grow my anthuriums indoors. I know they would be happier in the summer weather outdoors, but I just can’t bear to see them getting bruised and battered with the wind and insects and all.

Here are some , with a few other aroids and houseplants as well.

Pretty impressive, my wife dreams of growing such beauties indoors!

2 hours ago, happypalms said:

Pretty impressive, my wife dreams of growing such beauties indoors!

Thank you! They become quite the watering chore. My orchids are generally fine once a week, but these are thirsty every 3 days or so. Makes traveling a pain, but they make a peaceful indoor setting.