King Anthurium

King Anthurium Care

Anthurium Veitchii

What is the plant

If there’s a queen, these must also be a king (or is that very patriarchal?). Anyway, the king Anthurium is nonetheless an AMAZING species of Anthuriums. Its leaves portray deep texture, and full-grown the leaves can grow só long. Simply a collector’s favorite! Stem short or contracted. LEAVES: Petiole 60 - 95 cm long, terete and not canaliculated, geniculum 1 inch long, terete, thickened. Leaf blade elongate-oblong, gradually narrowed towards the apex, 50 - 90 cm long, 20-25 cm wide, posterior lobes semi-oblong, very obtuse, either overlapping or separated by a very narrow triangular sinus, basal primary lateral veins retrorse, primary lateral veins of the midrib 18 - 25 on each side or more, patent, curving near the margin.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
once a week.
Fertilizer
To help establish your new King Veitchii Anthurium, fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant.
Sunlight
Best outdoors if grown in zone 10-11, find your zone here. This Anthurium requires 70-85% sunlight. Depending on your location filtered sun is best.

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Soil
King Veitchii Anthuriums enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or dry, sandy soils.
Temperature
Indoors plants thrive at temperatures between 55°- 80°F and in lower light conditions than other house plants.
Container
Anthurium grow very well in patio and indoor containers. Allow enough room for growth generally a 10″ to a 20″ diameter, 10″ deep container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your plant will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot