Description

Technical Parameters

Anthurium crystallinum magnificum Plant Features

1. Leaves:

Shape: The leaves are in the shape of huge hearts, which is one of its remarkable features. The length of the leaves can reach 30 - 50 centimeters, and the width is between 20 - 40 centimeters. The edges of the leaves are relatively smooth without serrations, and the overall shape is round and full, giving a highly attractive visual effect.

Color: The leaf color is very unique. The front side is a deep green with a metallic luster, as if covered by a thin layer of crystal, which is where the specific epithet "crystallinum" (crystal-like) comes from. The back side is slightly lighter, usually light green or light green with a silver luster, forming a sharp contrast with the front side.

Texture: The leaves have a thick texture with a velvety feel. The surface is covered with obvious white leaf veins that extend radially from the base of the leaf to the edge, like an intricate network of blood vessels. The raised leaf veins give the leaves a strong three-dimensional effect, increasing their ornamental value.

2. Growth Habit:

Anthurium crystallinum 'Magnificum' is a clumping plant that grows in a compact rosette, with each leaf emerging from the base.

This plant tends to grow relatively slowly, but once established, it can develop into a beautiful, bushy specimen.

3. Flowers:

The flowers are similar to those of the regular Anthurium crystallinum, consisting of a spadix surrounded by a white spathe. However, like the parent plant, the flowers are often not the primary attraction-it's the stunning foliage that steals the show.

Anthurium crystallinum magnificum Plant Size：

Accepting tissue culture plantlet orders
The height of the plants and the flower pots can be made to your size

Anthurium crystallinum magnificum Special Care or Planting instructions

Light

Light Requirements: It likes bright indirect light and should avoid direct sunlight. It can be placed near a south-facing or east-facing window with a sunshade net or curtain, so as to ensure 4 - 6 hours of soft light every day. Sufficient indirect light helps the leaves maintain their vivid colors and good growth condition.

Effects of Excessive or Insufficient Light: If the light is too strong, the leaves may be burned, with yellow or brown spots appearing, and the luster of the leaves will be reduced, and the velvety texture will also be damaged. On the contrary, if the light is insufficient, the leaf color will become lighter, the growth will be slow, the plant may become loose, the number of flowers will decrease, and the flowers may also become smaller, and the flowering period will be shortened.

Water

Watering Principle: It is necessary to keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Watering should follow the principle of "water when the surface of the soil is slightly dry". That is, when the surface of the soil is slightly dry, water can be poured, and each time water should be poured thoroughly to ensure that the water can penetrate to the bottom of the soil so that the roots can fully absorb the water.

Watering Frequency: In the growing season (spring and autumn), generally water 2 - 3 times a week; in summer, due to the high temperature and fast water evaporation, the watering frequency needs to be appropriately increased, watering about 3 - 4 times a week; in winter, the plant grows slowly and the demand for water decreases, watering once every 2 - 3 week is sufficient. However, the watering frequency also needs to be adjusted according to the actual situation such as the size of the flower pot, the drainage of the soil, and the air humidity.

Humidity

As a tropical plant, it thrives in high humidity, ideally around 60-80%.

To increase humidity, consider using a humidifier, misting the plant lightly, or placing the pot on a tray with water and pebbles.

Temperature

Suitable Temperature Range: It is suitable for growing in a warm environment, and the ideal growth temperature is between 22 - 28°C. Within this temperature range, the physiological activities of the plant, including photosynthesis, respiration, and nutrient transportation, can be carried out normally, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the plant and the opening of the flowers.

Cold and Heat Tolerance: It has weak cold tolerance. When the temperature is lower than 18°C, the growth rate of the plant begins to slow down; when the temperature is lower than 12°C, it may suffer from frost damage, resulting in withered leaves and faded flowers. In terms of heat tolerance, although it can tolerate a certain degree of high temperature, when the temperature exceeds 32°C, appropriate cooling measures should be taken, such as strengthening ventilation or using sunshade equipment, to prevent high temperature damage to the plant.

Soil

Soil Requirements: It requires loose, breathable, well-drained soil rich in humus. The soil can be prepared by mixing peat moss, perlite, and decomposed leaf soil in a ratio of 3:1:1. Peat moss can provide good water retention and certain nutrients, perlite increases the air permeability of the soil, and decomposed leaf soil is rich in humus, which helps to improve the soil structure and provide comprehensive nutrition for the plant.

Soil Replacement Frequency: Generally, replace the soil once every 1 - 2 years, and it is better to do it in spring. Replacing the soil can update the nutrients in the soil and improve the physical properties of the soil, providing a more suitable growth environment for the plant. During the soil replacement process, be careful to avoid damaging the roots of the plant.

Fertilizer

During the growing season (spring and summer), feed the plant with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to support healthy growth.

Reduce or stop fertilizing during the fall and winter months when the plant is in a period of dormancy.

Repotting

Repot when the plant outgrows its container, generally every 1-2 years. Choose a pot that is just a bit larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.

Always ensure the new pot has proper drainage.