Anthurium ‘Arrow’

Cultivated origin of Anthurium ‘Arrow’

Anthurium ‘Arrow’ is a horticultural selection developed in cultivation and exists only in cultivation.

Care for Anthurium ‘Arrow’

• Give new leaves a clear path: Place the plant in bright filtered light and keep glass, walls and neighbouring foliage away from the opening tip. A soft leaf can set with a hook or crease if it meets an obstruction.
• Temperature, humidity and airflow: Keep temperatures around 18–27 °C and avoid prolonged temperatures below 15 °C. Moderate humidity suits it; aim for 50–60% with gentle airflow.
• Check moisture deeper in the pot: Water after the upper layer begins to dry, and test below the surface first in a larger container. Wet the root ball evenly and drain it fully.
• Repotting: With ‘Arrow’, choose a larger pot only if the roots are crowded; otherwise renew the mix in the present size.
• Feeding: Feed with a dilute complete fertiliser during active leaf and root growth.
• Propagation: Rooted basal growth can be separated from the parent; healthy stem material with an active growing point is also suitable.

What to check when Anthurium ‘Arrow’ struggles

• The newest leaves are still round: This is normal on a young plant. The long triangular shape becomes clearer on later growth. Assess the mature shape from later leaves; no correction is needed at this stage.
• A tip opens hooked, folded or scarred: Remove any obstruction and keep the next watering interval steadier. Silver scarring or tiny black specks warrant a thrips check inside the folded new growth. If thrips are present, isolate the plant and apply an indoor treatment labelled for them to the folded growth and leaf undersides, then repeat it at the intervals stated on the label for the full course.
• A tan patch develops on the window-facing side: Direct sun or heat through glass is the likely cause. Move the plant back or soften the light; the damaged area is permanent.
• The whole plant suddenly droops: Check the root ball before adding water. Soak and drain a dry, light pot. When the container is still heavy and damp, pause watering and improve drainage. The houseplant watering guide explains both situations.

Anthurium ‘Arrow’ is toxic to people and pets

• Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs.
• Its leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes.
• Chewing may cause burning pain, drooling, swelling, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional after exposure, especially if swelling or breathing problems occur.

Who first published Anthurium, and what does the name mean?

The genus name Anthurium combines Greek anthos, “flower”, and oura, “tail”, referring to the tail-like spadix.

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott established the genus Anthurium in 1829 in Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Literatur, Theater und Mode, volume 3, page 828.