Anthurium warocqueanum
Queen Anthurium
A standout for foliage lovers, this plant is grown for its dramatic, elongated leaves with deep green, velvety surfaces and contrasting silver-white veins. Anthurium warocqueanum is a tropical species from Colombia and is hemiepiphytic, meaning it can grow terrestrially or attached to supports like moss poles.
It performs best in high humidity, bright but indirect light, and a consistently warm environment with good airflow. The large leaves can grow even more impressive in size when given stable conditions and adequate support. Use a free-draining compost mix suitable for anthuriums (aroids), and water when the top layer of compost dries out. Mist regularly or grow in a humid room, such as a well lit bathroom, to maintain leaf quality.
As a houseplant, queen Anthurium can reach a height of 1.2m (3-4ft), with individual leaves growing up to 1m (3ft) long in ideal conditions. Growth may be more compact in lower humidity or lower light levels.
This tropical marvel can flower sporadically throughout the year (small and held on a spadix, surrounded by a green to purplish spathe), but under indoor conditions, it most commonly blooms from spring to late summer.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
It performs best in high humidity, bright but indirect light, and a consistently warm environment with good airflow. The large leaves can grow even more impressive in size when given stable conditions and adequate support. Use a free-draining compost mix suitable for anthuriums (aroids), and water when the top layer of compost dries out. Mist regularly or grow in a humid room, such as a well lit bathroom, to maintain leaf quality.
As a houseplant, queen Anthurium can reach a height of 1.2m (3-4ft), with individual leaves growing up to 1m (3ft) long in ideal conditions. Growth may be more compact in lower humidity or lower light levels.
This tropical marvel can flower sporadically throughout the year (small and held on a spadix, surrounded by a green to purplish spathe), but under indoor conditions, it most commonly blooms from spring to late summer.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
How to care for Anthurium warocqueanum:
Anthurium warocqueanum prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in consistently warm, high-humidity environments. Keep humidity levels above 60-70% ideally, using a humidifier or placing the plant in a terrarium or cabinet for best results. Avoid direct sunlight, which easily scorches the delicate velvet-textured leaves, but also avoid deep shade, as it can reduce growth.
Water thoroughly in spring and summer, allowing the top 2-3cm (1in) of the compost to dry slightly between waterings. In winter, reduce watering, but never let the plant fully dry out. It’s sensitive to overwatering and root rot, so ensure excellent drainage.
Use a very airy, well-draining mix – a blend of orchid bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, and a small amount of coco coir works well. Standard houseplant compost is too dense. Repot every 1-2 years or when roots become pot-bound. Mist regularly or rinse leaves with lukewarm water to keep them clean, but avoid letting water sit on the leaf surface, as this can cause spotting.
Keep temperatures above 18°C (64°F) and avoid cold draughts. Growth slows in cooler months but should resume strongly in spring under good conditions.
As the plant matures, it benefits from being mounted or given a support, which helps replicate its natural growth habit and encourages stronger, healthier development.
Water thoroughly in spring and summer, allowing the top 2-3cm (1in) of the compost to dry slightly between waterings. In winter, reduce watering, but never let the plant fully dry out. It’s sensitive to overwatering and root rot, so ensure excellent drainage.
Use a very airy, well-draining mix – a blend of orchid bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, and a small amount of coco coir works well. Standard houseplant compost is too dense. Repot every 1-2 years or when roots become pot-bound. Mist regularly or rinse leaves with lukewarm water to keep them clean, but avoid letting water sit on the leaf surface, as this can cause spotting.
Keep temperatures above 18°C (64°F) and avoid cold draughts. Growth slows in cooler months but should resume strongly in spring under good conditions.
As the plant matures, it benefits from being mounted or given a support, which helps replicate its natural growth habit and encourages stronger, healthier development.
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin/eye irritant
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