Anthurium
Anthuriums with waxy flowers that last for weeks, and collectors' species with velvety foliage. Our plants, and the guide to keeping them in flower.
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Step 3 · FoliageFoliar feed — seaweedA seaweed extract to support the foliage, sprayed on.200 ml · د.م. 89,00→
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Anthurium, a plant that lives in trees
With nearly a thousand species, Anthurium is the largest genus in the aroid family. It comes from the tropical forests of the Americas, where many species grow clinging to trees: their roots need air as much as water. Two main groups are grown: flowering Anthuriums, whose “flower” is a waxy bract that lasts several weeks, and collectors' Anthuriums, prized for their velvety foliage with silver veins.
Growing passport
Ease of care
Light needs
Water needs
Air humidity
Temperature18 to 28 °C, never below 15 °C
Cats, dogsToxic if chewed
Species and varieties
| Species or variety | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| Anthurium andreanum | The classic flowering Anthurium: red, pink, white or almost black spathe. Flowers almost all year round. |
| Anthurium scherzerianum | Smaller, with a spike curled like a corkscrew. Copes a little better with dry air. |
| Anthurium crystallinum | Large, velvety heart-shaped leaves with silver veins. A foliage plant. |
| Anthurium clarinervium | Thick heart-shaped leaves, strongly marked white veins. Compact and graphic. |
| Anthurium warocqueanum and veitchii | The ‘Queen’ and the ‘King’: huge, hanging leaves. For collectors, with plenty of humidity. |
Caring for it in Morocco
- Light: bright and indirect. Light is what makes an Anthurium flower again; direct sun burns the leaves.
- Watering: when the top of the soil is dry, never leaving water in the saucer. Roots sitting in water rot quickly.
- Potting mix: very airy, with bark and coco chips. Our Signature Potting Mix suits it; for collectors' species, add bark.
- Humidity: high for foliage species. In summer and under air conditioning, mist around it with a fine mist sprayer or group it with other plants.
- Aerial roots: normal. Don't cut them; guide them towards the potting mix.
Reading the symptoms
- No new flowers: too little light, or a plant short of food in spring and summer.
- Yellow leaves: overwatering or a mix that's too compact: let it dry, then repot in an airier mix.
- Brown, dry edges: air too dry or direct sun.
- Flower turning green or brown: it has had its time: cut its stem at the base.
Not sure? Send a photo to the Plant Doctor.
Sources: Plants of the World Online (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) for names and origin; Royal Horticultural Society for cultivation; ASPCA for toxicity; and our own practice at the Rabat studio. Growing guidelines are averages: the light and air in your home matter more than anything.
Delivery anywhere in Morocco for 40 DH, cash on delivery, or collection from the studio, 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation district, Rabat.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an Anthurium flower last?
Often more than a month. A well-placed plant produces new ones throughout the year.
How do I get an Anthurium to flower again?
Give it more light, still without direct sun, and a light feed in spring and summer. A slightly cooler winter, around 16 to 18 °C, also helps restart flowering.
Is Anthurium toxic?
Yes, if chewed: like all aroids, it contains calcium oxalate crystals. Keep out of reach of pets and young children.