Cultivar guide · Anthurium clarinervium
Anthurium Clarinervium
Heart-shaped, thick, leathery leaves with prominent bright-white veining on a deep dark-green leaf surface (vein contrast is dramatic). Slow-growing; produces 2–4 new leaves per year in good conditions.
Family
Araceae
Classification
species
Mature size
1–2 ft tall; leaves 6–9 inches at maturity
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light; never direct sun (burns the leaf surface)
- Water
- Water when top 2 inches of soil are dry; chunky aroid mix is essential
- Humidity
- 60–80% (highly humidity-sensitive)
- Temperature
- 65–80°F (18–27°C); no cold drafts
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
Confused with Anthurium Crystallinum (similar white veining but on softer, more velvety leaves; slightly larger overall). Clarinervium leaves are stiffer and more textured.
Pet safety: Anthurium Clarinervium is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Verify on ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Kew Plants of the World Online — Anthurium clarinervium
For full care of the parent species, see the Anthurium care guide.
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