Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Epiphytes
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Anthurium
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
Anthurium
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Anthurium
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Anthurium
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Anthurium
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
ανθούρια
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Anthurium
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
anturium
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Anthurium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Mink and Anthurium
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Mink and Anthurium? We provide you with everything About Blue Mink and Anthurium. Blue Mink doesn't have thorns and Anthurium doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Mink does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Mink has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation and Anthurium has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Mink and Anthurium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Anthurium
Season and care of Blue Mink and Anthurium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Anthurium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anthurium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Anthurium Physical Information
Blue Mink and Anthurium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Mink and Anthurium are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
- Anthurium leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Mink and Anthurium
Care of Blue Mink and Anthurium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anthurium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.