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Anthurium crystallinum – Supplied in a P12 Pot
Plant Highlights: Large velvety heart-shaped leaves • Prominent silvery-white veins • Elegant tropical foliage • Thrives in bright, indirect light • A favourite among houseplant collectors
Overview
Anthurium crystallinum is a stunning tropical foliage plant admired for its large, velvety heart-shaped leaves and striking network of silvery-white veins. As each new leaf unfurls, it develops into an impressive display of rich green velvet-like texture, making this species one of the most sought-after ornamental Anthuriums.
Grown primarily for its foliage rather than its flowers, Anthurium crystallinum brings a luxurious tropical feel to living spaces, home offices and indoor plant collections. Its upright, elegant habit makes it a natural focal point on shelves, plant stands or side tables.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Anthurium crystallinum |
| Common Name | Crystal Anthurium |
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor foliage plant |
| Foliage | Large velvety dark green heart-shaped leaves with prominent silvery-white veins |
| Position | Bright, indirect light |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant compost enriched with bark and perlite |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Best Uses | Living rooms, offices, plant displays and collector's houseplants |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Indoor Placement
Place in a bright position with indirect light, avoiding prolonged direct sunshine, which can scorch the leaves. Warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity encourage healthy growth and larger foliage, making bright bathrooms or kitchens with natural light particularly suitable.
Water when the top few centimetres of compost begin to dry, ensuring excess water drains away freely. Avoid allowing the compost to remain waterlogged, as this can affect root health.
Good to Know
The spectacular foliage is the main attraction of Anthurium crystallinum. Wipe the leaves occasionally with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and keep the striking veining clearly visible. Keep the plant away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes for the best growth.
Product Information
- Supplied in a P12 pot.
- Evergreen indoor foliage plant.
- Large velvety leaves with distinctive silvery-white veins.
- Ideal for bright living spaces, offices and indoor plant collections.
Growing Guide
| Watering | Allow top few centimetres of compost to dry between waterings; avoid waterlogging. |
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Indoor growing & care
- Plant type
- houseplant
- Position & light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Foliage
- evergreen
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