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Anthurium clarinervium
evergreen aroid; epiphytic to lithophytic subshrub
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: evergreen aroid; epiphytic to lithophytic subshrub
- Height × spread: 12 to 24 in (30 to 60 cm) × 12 to 24 in (30 to 60 cm)
- Bloom window: sporadic indoors; not grown for flowers
- Color & flower form: small greenish to whitish spathe with pale spadix; foliage the focus
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: 11 to 12; indoors elsewhere
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Grown for velvety, white-veined leaves rather than showy spathes
- More compact than many velvet-leaf species
- Prefers consistently humid air for best leaf edges
Strengths
- Striking leaf pattern on manageable plants
- Adapts to containers and indoor light when bright and indirect
- Leaves often maintain good form with regular wiping and even moisture
Care in one minute
Site: bright, indirect light; avoid hot, direct sun.
Soil: coarse aroid mix with bark and perlite; pH 6.0 to 6.5; excellent drainage.
Water: let top 1 in (2 to 3 cm) dry; water thoroughly; avoid standing water.
Feeding: light monthly feed spring to summer; flush salts periodically.
Overwintering: keep 65 to 80°F (18 to 27°C) and 50% to 70% humidity; protect from drafts.
Watch‑outs
- Root rot in dense or waterlogged media
- Leaf margin browning in dry rooms
- Thrips or mites can blemish foliage
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Provenance note
Native to Chiapas, Mexico. Leaves commonly reach about 12 to 16 in long in cultivation, with larger leaves in ideal conditions.
References
- International Aroid Society: Anthurium clarinervium
- NC State Extension: Anthurium (genus) profile
- ASPCA: Flamingo Flower (Anthurium) toxicity
