Anthurium crystallinum

Anthurium crystallinum

Originally recorded as being collected in Columbia, A. crystallinum is a terrestrial (and sometimes epiphytic) member of the section Cardiolonchium, which is characterized by its velutinous (velvety) leaf blades and esqueletos (referring to the skeleton-like white veins) that many species in this section boast. Like other members of the section in cultivation, lots of them have bench-hybrid genetics and will differ significantly from specimen to specimen. New leaves emerge tiny and rusty-hued, eventually hardening off to a deep green.

Anthurium crystallinum enjoys bright indirect to brief partial exposures to direct sun, a chunky, well-draining potting mix, mild to somewhat high temperatures, and cannot tolerate low humidity levels. It likes to dry superficially in between waterings.

It may need to be repotted yearly.

Toxic to pets.

*We have several of these plants this size for sale, so obviously, the plant you receive may not look exactly like the one pictured*