Velvet cardboard anthurium (Anthurium clarinervium)

Velvet cardboard anthurium

A popular houseplant, velvet cardboard anthurium is liked for its striking, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins. The plant is a lithophyte, meaning it doesn't grow in the soil, but rather uses rocks as support. Within its native habitat, velvet cardboard anthurium is found in shady places in rocky habitats.

Scientific classification

Species

Velvet cardboard anthurium (Anthurium clarinervium)

Water plantains and allies

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Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Summer

Bloom Time

16 to 25 inches

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

Green, White

Leaf Color

Orange

Fruit Color

Pink, Green, White

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Velvet cardboard anthurium

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Velvet cardboard anthurium is a tropical plant native to rainforests, thriving in high humidity. It requires watering every 1-2 weeks for optimal health and is typically grown indoors. As an evergreen, it retains moisture well and needs consistent soil moisture.

Fertilize: For velvet cardboard anthurium, apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4 weeks during spring and summer, reducing frequency in autumn and withholding in winter. Use quarter-strength doses and ensure soil moisture to enhance nutrient uptake, catering to velvet cardboard anthurium's seasonal nutritional needs for optimal growth.

Pruning: Velvet cardboard anthurium requires strategic pruning, ideally in early spring, to remove dead leaves and leggy stems, promoting healthy growth and enhancing airflow. Regular pruning prevents disease and maintains aesthetics. Use sterilized tools and consider velvet cardboard anthurium's growth cycle for best results.

Propagation: Velvet cardboard anthurium propagates best via stem cuttings with a leaf. High humidity aids rooting, ideally in a perlite and peat mix. Roots develop over weeks; once established, provide moderate watering and dappled light for growth.

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