queen anthurium warocqueanum for sale Anthurium Warocqueanum 'Queen' – Plantamani Plants

queen anthurium warocqueanum for sale Anthurium Warocqueanum 'Queen' – Plantamani PlantsAnthurium Warocqueanum 'Queen' Anthurium warocqueanum The Queen Anthurium the Colombian cloud forest endemic widely regarded as the benchmark of the velvet pendant anthurium group. It produces immense, dark, near black velvety pendant leaves with brilliant crystalline white venation, capable of exceeding several feet in length on well grown climbing specimens. Leaf size and quality increase dramatically with vertical climbing support and overall

Anthurium Warocqueanum 'Queen'
Anthurium warocqueanum

The Queen Anthurium — the Colombian cloud forest endemic widely regarded as the benchmark of the velvet pendant anthurium group. It produces immense, dark, near-black velvety pendant leaves with brilliant crystalline white venation, capable of exceeding several feet in length on well-grown climbing specimens. Leaf size and quality increase dramatically with vertical climbing support and overall maturity. An elevated position is essential to allow the pendant leaves to hang freely to their full length.

• Light: Bright but genuinely soft indirect light — the dark velvet surface is sensitive to bleaching under harsh exposure. Deepest coloration develops under consistent gentle indirect light.

• Soil: Very open, chunky epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir with excellent drainage and aeration; waterlogging is the primary cultivation failure.

• Temperature/Humidity: Cool to warm temperatures between 60-78°F with meaningful day-to-night differential; high humidity of 70-80%+ is non-negotiable — edge browning is the first symptom of insufficient humidity.

• Watering: Keep consistently but lightly moist — never waterlogged, never fully dry. Consistency matters more than any specific schedule; fluctuations stress this species significantly.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during active growth; supplement with calcium and magnesium. Sensitive to fertilizer salt buildup. Reduce in winter.