Now that its impeccably preserved cast-iron fire escapes and industrial facades showcase the wares of Chanel, Prada and numerous less exalted brands, the area south of Houston Street is a far cry from the hardscrabble manufacturing zone that once earned the derisive nickname Hellâs Hundred Acres.
Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten. Grow Arum Lilies in sunny borders in rich fertile, moist or boggy soil. When growing in containers, use a loam based compost such as John Innes No. 2.Alternatively, plant Zantedeschia as a marginal plant at the edge of ponds.pply a deep mulch around the crown of border grown plants in autumn to protect them from hard frosts. Lift and divide clumps of white Arum Lily every 3 years in autumn to maintain vigorous, healthy growth.
When repotting, use high-quality potting soil. Varieties: The anthuriums are collector's plants, and many of the most magnificent varieties are rare outside of greenhouses and botanical gardens. Varieties include: 1  A. andreanum. 2  Heart-shaped leaves up to 1 ft., with flowers available in red, white, pink and variegated.ll anthuriums prefer plenty of warmth, regular moisture and ample fertilizer. The easiest to grow are the A. scherzerianum and A. andreanum. These plants have been extensively hybridized and are relatively common in garden centers. Flowering anthuriums will flower any time of the year, providing they are healthy.