Anthurium villenaorum (small sized)

Description

In India, we can sell this Anthurium villenaorum (small sized) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

Anthurium villenaorum is another rare and highly sought-after species among aroid enthusiasts, known for its striking, velvety foliage and elegant veining. Here’s a detailed look at this beautiful plant:

🌿 Overview

• Common Name: None widely established, often just referred to by its scientific name

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Peru (rainforest understory)

• Leaf Type: Large, heart-shaped, deep green leaves with prominent white veining and a velvety texture

• Growth Habit: Upright, semi-climbing epiphyte

🌱 Care Guide

Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light

• Avoid direct sun which can damage the delicate, velvety leaves

Water

• Keep the soil lightly moist but not wet

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of substrate feel dry

Humidity

• Requires high humidity (above 60%, ideally 70–80%)

• Essential for maintaining leaf health and preventing crisping

Temperature

• Enjoys warm temperatures, ideally 65–85°F (18–29°C)

• Keep away from cold drafts and sudden temperature drops

Soil

• Use a chunky, airy, well-draining mix

• Ideal mix: orchid bark, sphagnum moss, perlite, and a bit of coco coir

Fertilizer

• Use a balanced or nitrogen-rich fertilizer, diluted to half strength, monthly during active growth (spring–fall)

✨ Special Notes

• Loved for its velvety texture and bold venation, similar in appearance to Anthurium crystallinum or warocqueanum

• Considered a collector’s plant, especially prized by those who grow aroids

• Not the easiest Anthurium, but manageable with proper humidity and care

• New leaves often emerge with a reddish tint before maturing to deep green