33 Lovely Types of Anthurium

The Anthurium genus is a big one, encompassing over 1000 totally different species. These vegetation go by many alternative names, with maybe the most typical identify being the flamingo flower. Anthuriums have been common as houseplants since gaining important notoriety within the Eighties. They develop open air in tropical areas, too.

Initially, these vegetation have been prized for his or her distinctive and long-lasting flowers. Whereas many anthurium varieties function beautiful flowers, many gained recognition for his or her beautiful foliage. These leaves can vary from just a few inches to a number of ft lengthy. Most are epiphytes, rising on the bark of timber, so that they like loads of air circulation.

Some generally cherished traits of the genus embody deep inexperienced, velvety leaves with flashy and distinguished white veining. Some species boast very lengthy, shield-shaped leaves, whereas others have bullate leaves with a extremely textured floor. Listed below are 33 of probably the most stunning anthurium varieties on your houseplant assortment.

Ace of Spades

	botanical identify Anthurium ‘Ace of Spades’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 2.5’

‘Ace of Spades’ is a beautiful hybrid number of anthurium with unknown origins. It’s named for the looks of its leaves, that are heart-shaped. The leaves are elongated, deep inexperienced, and have a velvety texture on prime. 

When ‘Ace of Spades’ blooms, the flowers are a deep burgundy shade. These flowers, if pollinated, will give technique to darkish pink fruits with white seeds inside. Some vegetation produce almost black leaves. This darkish type may be very uncommon and useful. 

Acropolis

	botanical identify Anthurium andreanum ‘Acropolis’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 1′-1.5′

‘Acropolis’ is understood for its very long-lasting flowers, which even have a protracted vase life (as much as 30 days), making them glorious minimize flowers. The spathe of the flowers is massive and pure white with a shiny end. The spadix is white towards the bottom, turning yellow nearer to the top. 

This selection will be tough to seek out for buy and may be very common with floral designers. The long-lasting flowers are often utilized in bridal bouquets and different wedding-related preparations. 

Anthurium Balaoanum

	botanical identify Anthurium balaoanum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 8’+

This cultivar is quick rising, reaching as much as 120’ within the wild. In a container indoors, it’s prone to develop to about eight ft tall and probably taller below the best circumstances. 

The big leaves assist this plant thrive indoors. The leaves are an elongated coronary heart form with a skinny, leathery texture and a tremendous sheen to the floor. The flowers are inexperienced and switch brown after opening, with a maroon tint. It’s native to Ecuador.

Anthurium Brownii

	botanical identify Anthurium brownii
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 2’-3’

This species is nicely recognized for its air-cleansing talents. Its massive leaves are glorious at absorbing VOCs, making this a great houseplant. This one is straightforward to develop and reasonably sized.

The big, elongated heart-shaped leaves have ruffled edges and resemble these of a fiddle leaf fig. The highest of the leaves is shiny and leathery, with yellow veining that produces a ribbed look. It might bloom year-round, though it’s sometimes prized extra for its distinctive foliage. 

Anthurium Crystallinum

	botanical identify Anthurium crystallinum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 3’

Whereas many anthuriums are bought for his or her colourful, long-lasting flowers, Anthurium crystallinum is most coveted for its engaging and noteworthy leaves. They’ve glorious air-purifying properties and recognize a construction to climb. A. crystallinum might be probably the most coveted species within the genus.

The leaves are massive and elongated heart-shaped. What makes these leaves so stunning is the mixture of their deep inexperienced shade contrasted with their brilliant, white veining. It is a true standout as a houseplant and is reasonably excessive upkeep. Its flowers are inexperienced and never particularly noteworthy. 

Anthurium Decipiens

	botanical identify Anthurium decipiens
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 12’

When this Colombian species is younger, the leaves are easy and heart-shaped, in a medium inexperienced shade. It is a faster-growing species, although, and people smaller leaves will quickly give technique to very massive leaves. 

These massive, heart-shaped leaves can differ in shade from inexperienced to deep purple, making this a showy cultivar. Their shiny end offers them a particular tropical look. Inexperienced leaves usually have deep purple veining.

Anthurium Insigne Gigantea

	botanical identify Anthurium insigne gigante
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 15’+

This native of Ecuador is a bigger number of A. insigne, rising to and generally exceeding 15’ tall. Its leaves can attain as much as 4 ft lengthy! This plant has excessive water and nutrient wants, so it needs to be stored moist in a moist setting and fertilized repeatedly. 

Its humidity wants are appreciable, with 80% humidity being most popular. This will make it tougher to take care of as a houseplant. Offset this plant subsequent to a sunny window in a toilet, or give it a pebble tray and humidifier to maintain it completely happy. 

Anthurium Pedatoradiatum Jari

	botanical identify Anthurium peditoradiatum jari
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 2’-3’

This reasonably compact anthurium selection has attention-grabbing, finger-shaped leaves, making it a preferred plant amongst collectors for its uniqueness. Discovered within the south of Mexico, it’s rapidly gaining recognition for its pinnatifid leaves. 

Whereas most species are hemiepiphytic, this species is taken into account terrestrial, which makes it much less susceptible to root rot. It’s much less fussy about mild as nicely and may thrive in decrease mild circumstances than most species. 

Anthurium Jenmanii

	botanical identify Anthurium jenmanii
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 1′-2′

Anthurium jenmanii is a chicken’s nest-style plant with massive, elliptical leaves. The leaves are available a pale yellowish inexperienced and mature to a deeper, shiny inexperienced. This species prefers drier circumstances and is delicate to overwatering. 

Greatest recognized for its long-lasting, brilliant pink flowers, this species is common with floral designers. It as soon as was one of many dearer species to accumulate however has develop into extra widespread and, thus, extra fairly priced lately. 

Anthurium Luxurians

	botanical identify Anthurium luxurians
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 20”

Due to its rarity and visible attraction, this is likely one of the costliest anthuriums. I can say from first-hand expertise that additionally it is one of many tougher to take care of. A longtime plant can value as much as $1,000, making these among the many most costly houseplants throughout genera. 

The big, deeply lobed, heart-shaped leaves are the principle attraction for this plant. The leaves are deep inexperienced with a metallic high quality. A. luxurians additionally produces showy flowers with a inexperienced to purple coloured spathe and a protracted spadix that blooms in a spiral sample. 

Anthurium Magnificum

	botanical identify Anthurium magnificum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 1′-3′

Though thought-about uncommon, A. magnificum is just not terribly tough to seek out amongst uncommon plant sellers. It’s a beautiful species with leaves which can be extremely recognizable. Massive and cordate to heart-shaped, the leaves are a deep inexperienced velvet with distinctive white veining. 

Water this common plant repeatedly, however permit the soil to dry between waterings. An additional particular attribute of this species is the colour of its new foliage. The leaves are reddish-green with a glittering look once they first unfurl earlier than deepening to inexperienced. 

	botanical identify Anthurium metallicum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 7’+

Anthurium metallicum is a uncommon and expensive plant greatest recognized for its spectacularly lengthy leaves, which may attain as much as 4 ft lengthy within the wild. The leaves are an elongated protect form. They first seem a pale inexperienced with only a trace of pink earlier than deepening to a darkish inexperienced with distinguished, light-colored veining.

This species will get its identify from the metallic sheen of its’ leaves. They seem glowing in daylight, though it’s greatest to maintain this plant out of direct daylight. The species is tough to seek out, and one can anticipate to pay a steep value for even the smallest specimens. 

Anthurium Papillilaminum

	botanical identify Anthurium papillilaminum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 3’+

This beautiful terrestrial selection is slow-growing and desires loads of humidity to achieve its projected mature peak of three ft or taller. Whereas nonetheless considerably pricey, this species is simpler to seek out than some others and straightforward to develop. 

This native of Panama is understood for the colour variation in its leaves, which have a bronze tint once they initially unfurl, progressively deepening to a darkish, velvety inexperienced shade. The leaves are heart-shaped and easy. The veining is most distinguished close to the petiole. 

Anthurium Radicans

	botanical identify Anthurium radicans
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 15”-20”

Anthurium radicans is a good climber and a extremely fascinating cultivar amongst collectors. It’s a lower-growing species, not reaching greater than three ft tall at maturity. The leaves are deep inexperienced, shiny, and deeply veined, respiration a bumpy texture. It’s a quick grower, and the brand new progress is a superb shade of coppery pink. 

A hybrid of A. radicans and A. luxurians exists and is a extremely sought-after selection. This hybrid is understood for its beautiful foliage and beautiful trailing behavior. Give A. radicans and its hybrids wealthy, well-draining soil, permitting it to dry between waterings for greatest outcomes. 

Anthurium Regale

	botanical identify Anthurium regale
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 5′-8’

This Peruvian native is understood for its very massive go aways, which have a pink tint that deepens to a darkish, velvety inexperienced with extremely distinguished white veining. This cool-weather-loving cultivar is mid-sized when it comes to peak, however the leaves can develop surprisingly massive over time. 

Preserve this plant in a spot with constant temperature and excessive humidity. Between 60- 80% humidity is the place this plant can be happiest. Do not forget that air circulation is necessary when the humidity degree goes this excessive, so preserve the air circulating to keep away from fungal points. 

Anthurium Salgarense

	botanical identify Anthurium salgarense
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 8’

This considerably extra widespread species makes a wonderful addition to the houseplant assortment. Its pink flowers have a wonderful vase life, making nice minimize flowers. They will also be left on the plant, lasting as much as a month every! The bloom time is kind of lengthy, and the plant can have a couple of blooming cycle in a 12 months. 

Anthurium salgarense has massive and wonderful leaves. They’re heart-shaped and easy, with out the velvety texture of a few of their kinfolk. It’s not choosy about soil however wants a humidity degree above 60% to thrive, so ensure to present it loads of moisture within the air. 

Anthurium Scherzerianum

	botanical identify Anthurium scherzerianum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 12”-18”

Relating to recognition and flower energy, A. scherzerianum is close to the highest of the checklist. Usually known as the flamingo flower, this compact species produces placing, pink, long-lasting flowers with a singular, curling spadix. 

The brightly coloured blooms are complemented by easy, lanceolate to heart-shaped leaves. It is a smaller species, reaching about 18” tall at maturity, making it an awesome houseplant. It wants a good quantity of oblique mild to bloom, so preserve this one close to a window however simply exterior of direct daylight.

Anthurium Villenaorum

	botanical identify Anthurium villenaorum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 5’

One of many simpler rising of the velvet-leaved anthuriums, A. villenaorum is a mid-sized species that prefers solely average oblique mild. With brighter mild, the leaves will stay a lighter inexperienced shade moderately than deepening to their traditional, deep inexperienced, velvety loveliness. 

The leaves are massive and cordate with distinguished, white veining that’s notably brilliant within the middle of the leaves and close to the petiole. It prefers to not dry out between waterings. Simply watch out to not let the roots sit in water, otherwise you danger root rot. 

Anthurium Wendlingeri

	botanical identify Anthurium wendlingeri
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 1’-3’

This species is a good one for hanging baskets. Whereas the stem not often grows longer than three ft, the leaves can develop so long as 6’, draping over the facet of their container. These leaves are thought-about pendulous. 

A local to areas of Central America, probably the most noteworthy a part of this plant is the spadix, which is lengthy, white, and formed like a corkscrew. This spadix can develop so long as the leaves of this attention-grabbing species. The flowers that bloom from this spadix are small and reddish-orange. All the construction is protected by a pink spathe.

Baron

	botanical identify Anthurium andreanum ‘Baron’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 15”

Baron is quite a lot of andreanum, which I haven’t talked about till now as a result of there are various beautiful varieties. It wouldn’t do them justice to group all of them collectively. The species has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Backyard Benefit for its magnificence and worth as a decorative. 

It is a compact species and selection with heart-shaped, shiny inexperienced leaves that grasp pendulous from their stems. They’re most noteworthy for his or her long-lasting flowers. On this case, the spathe, which is the showiest half, is pink within the middle, with inexperienced on the edges, creating an ombre impact. 

Bosworth Magnificence 

	botanical identify Anthurium hybrid ‘Bosworth Magnificence’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 2’

‘Bosworth Magnificence’ is greatest recognized for its daring foliage. Massive, heart-shaped leaves are a deep ox-blood shade once they first seem. Over time, the pink tones fade, and the leaves retain a deep, shiny inexperienced in maturity. This hybrid selection will be discovered with digging and is extra conservatively priced than the rarer species. 

The foliage isn’t the one colourful a part of the ‘Bosworth Magnificence’ selection. The flowers on this plant are superb additionally. A brilliant purple spathe protects the deep purple spadix and flowers. This is likely one of the extra colourful varieties, making an awesome houseplant. 

Cheers

	botanical identify Anthurium andreanum ‘Cheers’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 14”

You’re extra prone to discover the flowers on the market than the plant itself, but it surely isn’t altogether unattainable to seek out. It’s simply very talked-about. The smaller A. andreanum selection has all the regular traits of its species. The leaves are mid-sized and heart-shaped. 

The inflorescence is what this selection is prized for. Florists adore the flowers for his or her superb vase life. These flowers will be stored for a month after chopping if nicely cared for. ‘Cheers’ has pale, peachy-pink spathes, and a white spadix with a inexperienced tip. It’s a very elegant flower with a contemporary look.

Darkish Mama

	botanical identify A. warocqueanum x A. papillilaminum hybrid ‘Darkish Mama’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 12-18 inches

‘Darkish Mama’ is a hybrid of the Queen anthurium, so it’s a spectacular plant and likewise very expensive and tough to seek out. A mature specimen can value nicely over $1,000. It has lengthy, shielded, heart-shaped leaves in the identical brilliant inexperienced velvet as its guardian vegetation. The veining is yellow, with the central vein being probably the most distinguished. 

The lengthy, darkish inexperienced leaves have some pink coloration to the underside, which provides them extra depth. The newer foliage tends to have a pink tint as nicely. The flowers will not be noteworthy in comparison with the foliage. 

Faustino’s Big

	botanical identify Anthurium faustomirandae
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 4′-6′

‘Faustino’s Big’, as its identify suggests, is a big number of anthurium. Though it doesn’t develop as lengthy or tall as some species, the leaves on this species are very massive. These massive leaves are heart-shaped and have a shiny floor, in contrast to the velvety texture of some species. 

These large leaves can attain as much as 4 ft lengthy, with a median mature leaf measurement of two ft lengthy. New leaves are reddish-gold, progressively deepening to inexperienced as they age. The leaves are very stiff and may crack when bent.

Coronary heart Leaf Plant

	botanical identify Anthurium clarinervium
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 2’-4’

Anthuriums of this species shouldn’t be too tough to seek out. Whereas considerably uncommon, yow will discover this Mexican native plant at specialty houseplant shops or on-line retailers. It’s not almost as pricey as a few of the rarer varieties.

Deeply lobed and heart-shaped, these are a few of the prettiest leaves within the genus. The deep inexperienced, velvety texture of the leaves and distinguished white venation shine in a houseplant assortment. They do produce an inflorescence, however it’s small and never almost as noteworthy because the foliage.

Jungle Bush

	botanical identify Anthurium ellipticum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 2′-3′

‘Jungle Bush’ is a low-growing species that can attain about 4 ft tall at maturity. It has massive, oblanceolate leaves with a shiny end and inexperienced veining. 

Whereas this isn’t a typical selection, it’s simpler to take care of and has the next tolerance for direct mild than most. Rotate the plant weekly to maintain the expansion even and bushy. This species wants correct drainage each in its container and its soil kind. 

King of Anthuriums

	botanical identify Anthurium veitchii
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 6′

Here’s a slice of royalty that’s broadly out there and makes an enormous assertion as a houseplant or within the backyard. This Colombian native is famed for its very massive, deeply lobed leaves. It’s straightforward to propagate and due to this fact, has gained a lot recognition for its accessibility. In contrast to most kings, this one can tolerate a little bit of neglect and isn’t demanding. 

‘King’s’ leaves are lengthy and shield-shaped. There’s one distinguished central vein, however in any other case, the veining is delicate in each shade and depth. Whereas the leaves will not be as showy as some species, they’re fairly massive and placing and can stand out within the backyard or dwelling.

Midori

	botanical identify Anthurium andreanum ‘Midori’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 15”-20”

One other hybrid of A. andreanum, ‘Midori’ has nice worth as a decorative and, like its contemporaries, produces great, long-lasting minimize flowers. This selection is available in massive and dwarf variations, with the bigger flowers being the longest-lasting. 

‘Midori’ is Japanese for inexperienced, and the flowers match the identify. Massive, brilliant inexperienced spathes are shiny and flamboyant. The spadix is lengthy, white nearest the bottom, altering to a deep inexperienced shade close to the tip.

Queen Anthurium

	botanical identify Anthurium warocqueanum
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 11’

A member of anthurium royalty, ‘Queen’ anthurium is a beautiful cultivar with a few of the most elegantly spectacular leaves. All anthuriums are recognized for his or her stunning leaves, however this queen wows. The leaves will be as much as 4 ft lengthy and a few foot vast when the plant matures.

The lengthy, shield-to-heart-shaped leaves are deep inexperienced with the signature velvet sheen. Veining is brightest close to the petiole, with daring, white veins all through the leaves. The plant is uncommon however not unattainable to acquire, and it’s straightforward to take care of in the event you’re aware of the genus.

Rosee Choco

	botanical identify Anthurium andreanum ‘Rosee Choco’
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 12”-14”

‘Rosee Choco’ is an A. andreanum hybrid, with tons of decorative worth. The plant is just like others of its species, with delicate stems supporting heart-shaped, shiny inexperienced leaves. The place A. andreanum hybrids shine are the flowers, that are a lot cherished by floral designers for his or her lengthy vase life. 

The identify is a giveaway for ‘Rosee Choco’. The flowers on this hybrid have a big, deep mahogany spathe. The spadix begins out deep pink however progressively grows lighter till all that’s left is a pink hit on the tip. The flowers are massive for the species, at 4 to 5 inches in diameter. 

Small Speak Purple

	botanical identify Anthurium andreanum ‘Small Speak’ Purple
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 14”-18”

Our final A. andreanum hybrid comes from the ‘Small Speak’ collection. Bred for his or her sturdiness, ease of care, and sensible flowers, these smaller varieties make nice houseplants and may bloom year-round with excellent care.

A purple spathe and spadix make these great flowers a lovely addition to chop flower preparations. They last as long as a month, minimize or left on the plant. 

Strap Leaf Anthurium

	botanical identify Anthurium vittariifolium
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 1′-3′

This native of Colombia makes a wonderful hanging plant. The lengthy strap-like leaves of the ‘Strap Leaf’ set this plant other than most of its kinfolk. The leaves are about three inches vast however can develop as much as eight ft lengthy. A mature ‘Strap Leaf’ is a spectacular plant.

‘Strap Leaf’ is self-fertile and doesn’t produce exceptionally noteworthy flowers. Nonetheless, the cluster of reddish-purple fruit they go away behind provides extra drama to the gorgeous plant. The leaves are easy moderately than velvety and brilliant inexperienced.

Variegated Anthurium Hookeri 

	botanical identify Anthurium hookeri variegata
	solar necessities Vivid oblique mild
	peak 1’-2’

The hookeri species is a well-liked one that’s straightforward to take care of and popular with plant fans. This variegated kind is much more fascinating for its showy, colourful foliage. The leaves are lengthy and oblanceolate with a easy texture. 

The elongated leaves of this cultivar are inexperienced with cream-colored variegation. Because the plant ages, the variegation will develop into extra pronounced and marblelike. Give this compact species common fertilization.