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Anthurium Veitchii 21cm H75cm

Anthurium Veitchii 21cm H75cm
£100.00 GBP
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Meet the Anthurium Veitchii—the King Anthurium. With his massive, quilted leaves that feature dramatic horizontal ridges, he’s the undisputed heavy-hitter of the jungle. Powerful, prehistoric, and undeniably grand, he’s here to turn your living space into a royal botanical garden.

  • The Formal Name: Anthurium veitchii
  • The Nickname: King Anthurium
  • Roots: An epiphytic giant hailing from the high-humidity cloud forests of Colombia.
  • Natural Vibe: Living large on tree branches, letting his spectacular leaves drape downward.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright, filtered light. Think "canopy dappled" rather than "desert direct."
  • Best Room: A high-ceilinged living room or a dedicated plant conservatory.
  • Snacks: Needs regular feeding; a balanced liquid fertiliser every month in summer.
  • Tropical Feels: He demands high humidity (above 70%) for those legendary leaf lengths.
  • Cosy Factor: Prefers 18–27°C. He hates a drafty hallway!
  • Thirst: He likes to stay moist. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.
  • Safety First: Toxic – keep out of reach of pets.
  • The Bedding: Needs a very chunky mix—mostly orchid bark and sphagnum moss.
  • Family Tree: Propagate via seeds or careful stem cuttings for experienced growers.
  • Space Needs: He’s a grower! Leaves can reach over 1 metre in length indoors.
  • Speed: Slow to start, but steady once established.
  • Uninvited Guests: Keep an eye out for scale and mealybugs in the leaf ridges.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 2 years to ensure his chunky substrate hasn’t broken down.
  • Haircut: Only remove the oldest leaves if they turn brown at the bottom.
  • Fresh Air: A massive leaf surface area makes him a heavy-duty air purifier.
  • Plant Lore: Named after John Veitch, a legendary nurseryman who introduced many exotic plants.

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