Cultivar guide · Anthurium crystallinum
Anthurium Crystallinum
Large heart-shaped velvet-textured leaves with brilliant silver-white veining that appears almost crystalline (hence the name). New leaves emerge bronze-pink and mature to deep green over several weeks.
Family
Araceae
Classification
species
Mature size
2–3 ft tall; leaves 12–18 inches at maturity
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Water when top 2 inches of soil are dry; chunky aroid mix essential
- Humidity
- 60–80%
- Temperature
- 65–80°F (18–27°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
Confused with Anthurium Magnificum (very similar appearance but with square-shaped petioles; Crystallinum has round petioles). Magnificum also has a slightly more matte leaf surface.
Pet safety: Anthurium Crystallinum is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Verify on ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Kew Plants of the World Online — Anthurium crystallinum
For full care of the parent species, see the Anthurium care guide.
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