Anthurium Superbum

Anthurium Superbum Anthurium superbum

What is the plant

Anthurium superbum is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Anthurium Superbum is an easy to grow, prehistoric looking, bird nest variety Anthurium well suited for interiorscapes, containers and tropical landscapes. The dark purple backed, elliptical leaves are rigid and arranged in a upright rosette formation. Superbums’ origin is deep in the jungles of Ecuador. This variety makes an excellent container plant as well as a free standing landscape plant for the tropical garden.

If you’ve recognized any mistakes feel free to notify us about it. This would help us to provide only the best-quality information.

Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

18°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Water
Proper watering is key to Anthurium care. Keep the soil lightly moist during the growing season (March-September), letting the top layer just approach dryness between waterings.
Sunlight
To thrive in our homes, anthuriums need medium to bright indirect light, although they’ll accept less during their dormant period in winter. They are sensitive to direct light and burn easily, so take care to protect from hot afternoon sunbeams.
Fertilizer
To help establish Superbum 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.

Want to learn more about plants?

Explore our easy-to-read educational Blog

Soil
Superbum 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. They will suffer or even die below 55°F.
Container
Choose any type of container with enough drainage holes.