Anthurium Flower Guide: 800+ Varieties, Colors & Exceptional Vase Life

Over 800 anthurium varieties exist — nearly every rainbow shade, 1 inch to 1 foot long. Farmers keep innovating: richer hues, larger blooms, longer life.

Standout Varieties

• Obake: "Ghost" (Japanese). Pale pink/green to crimson/green. Ethereal, huge, no two alike. Only the name is spooky.
• Tulip: Tulip-shaped, compact. White, purple, pink, red, lavender, green. Some are fragrant — rare for anthuriums.
• Midori: "Green" (Japanese). Striking green hue, medium size, lasts up to a month cut (roses: days). Shares name with melon liqueur.

Future Is Limitless

Breeders push boundaries continuously. 800 varieties? Just the beginning.