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Anthurium Red Crystallinum 6cm H20cm

Anthurium Red Crystallinum 6cm H20cm
£40.00 GBP
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Meet Anthurium Red Crystallinum—a young velvet Anthurium with heart-shaped leaves, bright veins and warm red tones in new growth. It is one for humidity lovers: stable moisture, airy roots and bright indirect light will matter more than constant watering.

  • The Formal Name: Anthurium crystallinum 'Red'
  • The Nickname: Red Crystallinum Anthurium
  • Roots: A selected form of Anthurium crystallinum, a velvet-leaved tropical aroid prized for heart-shaped foliage.
  • Natural Vibe: Humid tropical understory: warm, bright shade, excellent airflow and airy roots.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch velvet leaves.
  • Best Room: A warm plant cabinet, bright bathroom or humid plant shelf.
  • Snacks: Feed weakly and regularly in active growth.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity gives better leaf size and fewer crispy edges; airflow is essential.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep 18–27°C and avoid cold draughts.
  • Thirst: Water as the top layer starts to dry, keeping the mix lightly moist but never stagnant.
  • Safety First: Not pet-safe – aroid foliage contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals, so keep away from pets and children who may chew leaves or stems.
  • The Bedding: Open Anthurium mix with bark, perlite, coir and chunky material for air.
  • Family Tree: Division or stem/node propagation from mature plants.
  • Space Needs: Give each leaf room to expand flat without touching neighbours.
  • Speed: Moderate in stable humidity, slow if dry or cool.
  • Uninvited Guests: Thrips and spider mites can damage velvet leaves quickly.
  • Moving Day: Repot carefully when root-filled, keeping the chunky mix open.
  • Haircut: Remove only damaged or fully spent leaves.
  • Fresh Air: Humidity must be paired with airflow to avoid leaf spotting.
  • Plant Lore: Crystallinum types are grown for luminous veining; the leaf surface is the main event, not flowers.
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