4671. Photography. Spadix and spathe.

Spadix: This is also a modified spike with a fleshy axis. It contains numerous sessile flowers arranged acropetally. The spadix is enclosed by leaf-like large, bright, colourful and curved bracts known as a “spathe”. Female flowers are present at the base, male and sterile flowers are present at the top

 A spadix is a spike borne on a fleshy stem. The subtending leaf-like bract is called a spathe.

The spadix and spathe are a main focus of Anthurium 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.

Anthurium plant greets visitors to Terminal 4, Changi Airport in Mar 2023. Some spathes appear to be infested with fungal spots and have had lost their pink colours. It is a daily battle to maintain the health of plants and ourselves too. 

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3 May 2023.

The White Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) has white spadix (fleshy spike with flowers) and spathe (leaf-like bract). The Anthurium is a purifying plant as its leaves suck up ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene from the environment.

This white anthurium was seen in Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay in 3 May 2023. 12.21pm
Canon R5, 24-105mm, Tripod, AV Mode, F/6.3, ISO 100, 1/80sec

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 Photography tip: Use a tripod to get sharp focus on the spadix (spike with flowers) and spathe (leaf-like bract). Focus on base of spadix. White anthurium in Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay, 3 May 2023. Canon R5, 24-105mm, AV Mode, f/6.3, ISO 100.
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