Anthurium Scherzerianum
Anthurium
is a genus of herbs often growing as epiphytes on other plants. Some
are terrestrial. The leaves are often clustered and are variable in
shape. The inflorescence bears small flowers which are perfect,
containing male and female structures. The flowers are contained in
dense spirals on the spadix. The spadix is often elongated into a spike
shape, but it can be globe-shaped or club-shaped. Beneath the spadix is
the spathe, a type of bract. This is variable in shape, as well, but it
is lance-shaped in many species. It may extend out flat or in a curve.
Sometimes it covers the spadix like a hood. The fruits develop from the
flowers on the spadix. They are juicy berries varying in color, usually
containing two seeds.
The spadix and spathe are a main focus of
Anthuirium breeders, who develop cultivars in bright colors and unique
shapes. Anthurium scherzerianum and A. andraeanum, two of the most
common taxa in cultivation, are the only species that grow bright red
spathes. They have also been bred to produce spathes in many other
colors and patterns.
Anthurium plants are poisonous due to calcium oxalate crystals. The sap is irritating to the skin and eyes.
Natural
garden pest control comes with a wide range of benefits and there are so many
reasons why you should try it. Besides being an inexpensive way of keeping
pests out of your farm, it is much safer to the environment, your garden, you
and your family. And besides, some of the natural methods used to control pests
are even much more effective than applying pesticides not to mention the
serious risks that these pesticides have on your health and the environment at
large. 
"If you like jets, adrenaline, beer, and a beach, 
