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Anthurium crystallinum 12cm
Normal price
€12,00
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Anthurium crystallinum —Anthurium
Family: Araceae • Pot diameter: 12 cm • Height: ~25–30 cm
A premium look in a single pot 💼
Velvety, heart-shaped leaves with gleaming silver veins and a rich texture that changes with the light: Anthurium crystallinum is quiet luxury in plant form. It draws the eye on tables and shelves, adds depth to darker corners and instantly elevates an interior—a statement leaf that always looks well presented.
Araceae Indoor foliage plant Bright indirect light Moderate care Slow to moderate growth
Light
🔆 Bright indirect
no direct sun
Watering
💧 Moderate
let the top 2–3 cm dry before watering again
Growing medium
🪨 Airy aroid mix
+ coir + perlite/bark
Humidity
💦 60–80%
consistent, without spraying
What makes it special
- ✨ Velvety heart-shaped leaves with silver veins
- 🎨 Rich texture that catches every light
- 🪴 Ideal for carefully styled corners & coffee tables
Ideal uses
- 🏠 A focal point in living rooms/offices
- 📚 Shelf styling with ceramics & books
- 🖤 Texture to highlight darker corners
Where to place it
Position in plenty of filtered light to show off the velvety leaves and silver veins, with a stable indoor temperature. An airy aroid mix and elegant cachepot complete its gallery-like look.
Plants to pair it with
- Philodendron ‘Silver Sword’—metallic contrast & clean lines
- Monstera adansonii —perforated foliage that lightens the arrangement
- Calathea orbifolia —broad, striped surfaces for playful layers
Cultivar origin click to read
The Anthurium crystallinum is a species naturally found in the tropical South American canopy, centred on Colombia–Panama and neighbouring regions. It lives as an epiphyte or lithophyte in forests with high humidity and diffused light, anchoring its roots in organic material on branches or in rock crevices. Its distinctive velvety leaf blade with strong silver veins is an adaptation that increases light-use efficiency in low light while also creating a striking appearance. Cultivated lines available today come from selections made by collectors’ nurseries, clonally propagated for uniform size, heart shape and vein intensity. The species thus retains its natural elegance while becoming consistently photogenic indoors.
1) Planting: An airy aroid mix in a pot with drainage holes.
2) Watering: When the top 2–3 cm dry out; empty the saucer.
3) Humidity/Feeding: Steady ambient humidity of 60–80%; feed once every 4–6 weeks from spring to autumn.
| 🔎 Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Scientific name | Anthurium crystallinum |
| 🪴 Pot/Size | 12 cm • height ~25–30 cm |
| 🌤️ Light | Bright indirect light, no direct sun |
| 💧 Watering | Moderate; let the top 2–3 cm dry before watering again |
| 🧪 Growing medium | Airy and free-draining (+ coir + perlite/bark) |
| 🌼 Flowering | Secondary; grown for its foliage |
| 📏 Mature size | Medium-sized, with large heart-shaped leaves |
| ☠️ Toxicity | Mildly toxic (oxalates)—keep away from pets/children |
💡 Tip: A stable position with diffused light and a humidity tray keep the leaves smooth and glossy.
🤔 Did you know? The silver veins catch low-intensity light, which is why the leaf looks three-dimensional in photographs.
Why you’ll love it info
- ✨ Velvety luxury that elevates a room
- 🪴 Large statement leaves for considered styling
- 🎯 Balances beautifully with minimalist decor
🧠 Greenleaf for plant nerds—scientific facts nobody asked for geek
- 🧬 Genus Anthurium —aroids with a spadix and spathe
- 🔬 A velvety leaf blade with tiny hairs that scatter light
- 🌿 Epiphyte/lithophyte in organic growing media
- 🌱 Clonal propagation for uniformity
What light does it prefer? light
Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the velvety leaves.
How should it be watered? watering
Water when the top 2–3 cm have dried; maintain consistent moisture without standing water.
What growing medium does it need? soil
An airy aroid mix with excellent drainage.
Does it need humidity? humidity
Yes; 60–80% is ideal. Prefers a humidity tray or humidifier to spraying.
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🔎 Note: Due to natural plant variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photograph. Shape, size and colour depend on the season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
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