Anthurium warocqueanum
Often called the queen anthurium, this species is grown for its extraordinarily long, velvety leaves with pale veins. It stands out as a collector’s specimen that needs stable humidity and careful handling. Flowers are modest and green. It performs best in greenhouses, grow tents, and bright rooms with filtered light and moving air. In North America it is almost always an indoor plant.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: evergreen aroid; epiphyte
- Height × spread: 24 to 48 in (60 to 120 cm) × 18 to 30 in (45 to 75 cm) (varies by culture)
- Bloom window: infrequent indoors; not grown for flowers
- Color & flower form: green spathe and greenish spadix; foliage the focus
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: 11 to 12; indoors elsewhere
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Produces some of the longest leaves in the genus under high humidity
- More sensitive to dry air and handling than most anthuriums
- Benefits from support and excellent air movement
Strengths
- Iconic foliage for display collections
- Responds to stable warmth and humidity with steady growth
- Leaf venation becomes more prominent with age
Care in one minute
- Site: bright, filtered light; avoid direct sun on leaves.
- Soil: very airy aroid mix with large bark and perlite; pH 6.0 to 6.5.
- Water: water thoroughly, then allow the top 1 in (2 to 3 cm) to dry; ensure fast drainage.
- Feeding: light, regular feeding during warm months; reduce in low light.
- Overwintering: keep 65 to 80°F (18 to 27°C) and 60% to 80% humidity; provide gentle airflow; stake large leaves if needed.
Watch‑outs
- Low humidity causes edge burn and leaf collapse
- Cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F (16°C) slow growth
- Waterlogging quickly leads to root issues
Best uses (tags)
interiors; specimen; collectors; shade-tolerant
Provenance note
Native to Colombia, including the Chocó region. Grown chiefly for its extraordinary foliage in controlled indoor environments.
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