Anthurium crystallinum

The Anthurium crystallinum is a stunning tropical plant known for its striking foliage. Here are some key details about it:

🌿 Characteristics

• Origin: Tropical forests of Central and South America

• Foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves with deep green color and prominent silvery veins

• Size: Can grow up to 60–90 cm (24–35 inches) tall indoors

• Flowers: Produces subtle spadix inflorescences, but its foliage is the main attraction

🌞 Care Guide

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn

• Watering: Moderate; keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy

• Humidity: Prefers high humidity (>60%), ideal in a terrarium or with a humidifier

• Temperature: 18–25°C (64–77°F), avoid cold drafts and extreme temperatures

• Soil: Well-draining mix, such as orchid soil with sphagnum moss and perlite

• Fertilizer: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season

🌱 Propagation

• Cuttings: Can be propagated by division or stem cuttings with aerial roots

• Air Layering: Encourages root development before separation