Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Anthurium Clarinervium
Dark green velvet leaves veined in white like a survey map, on a plant that grows straight off limestone.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Mexico
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The plant that grows on stone
Native to the limestone forests of Chiapas, Mexico, it lives clinging to rock rather than soil: its roots run over damp stone in the shade of trees.
Its thick, almost leathery leaves take on a velvet finish that swallows light, while the white veins stand out in relief on every new leaf.
"A map drawn on every leaf."
01
Styling Tip 01
Bright light, never direct
By a sheer-curtained window: direct sun dulls the velvet and leaves permanent brown marks.
02
Styling Tip 02
Airy mix, never plain compost
Orchid bark, perlite and a little peat: its roots want air as much as water.
03
Styling Tip 03
Humidity and clean leaves
Aim for 60% humidity and wipe dust away with a dry cloth; don't mist the velvet directly.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage