Members of the Negros Occidental Garden Club (NOGC) were recently treated to a captivating presentation on the exotic Midas Touch Anthurium during the club’s February General Assembly, hosted by the Rose Group at the Acacia Hotel, Bacolod City.
Celebrated as “a plant for all seasons,” this striking ornamental — also known as the Flamingo Flower or Laceleaf — is admired for its beauty, versatility and enduring charm.
NOGC President Nonoy Napao led the presentation, highlighting the Midas Touch variety’s glossy, heart-shaped spathes in deep red, often shimmering with an iridescent, golden-tinged sheen. He emphasized its adaptability to Philippine conditions, thriving year-round both indoors and outdoors and its elegance as a centerpiece in floral arrangements.
Practical tips on cultivation, propagation and care underscored the plant’s resilience and appeal, reflecting the club’s mission to share horticultural knowledge and inspire appreciation for nature’s artistry.
The assembly concluded with a lively Q&A session, where members exchanged ideas and insights, affirming NOGC’s commitment to cultivating not only gardens but also friendships. The occasion was made even more memorable with prizes of Anthurium flowering plants and foliage.
“As gardeners, we find joy not only in the plants we grow but in the friendships we nurture along the way,” President Napao remarked. With its radiant charm, the Midas Touch Anthurium stands as a fitting emblem of growth, continuity and the timeless joy of gardening.*
