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Anthurium 'Big Bill' (A. pendulifolium x cubense)
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Anthurium 'Big Bill' (A. pendulifolium x cubense)
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~15–25% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Pendent epiphytic herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural hybrid of Anthurium pendulifolium × Anthurium cubense
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Anthurium ‘Big Bill’
Anthurium ‘Big Bill’ is a large-growing Anthurium with long green leaves that become strongly pendant as the plant matures. Young plants start with a compact central crown and shorter leaves, then gradually develop the wide, hanging form seen on older plants.
As the plant grows, give the leaves enough room to hang freely. A sturdy pot helps once the leaves get longer and heavier. Place it where the leaves can drop naturally, clear of shelves, walls and nearby plants.
What makes it different
- Grows from a central crown rather than along a climbing stem
- Long, strap-like green leaves that become pendant
- Broad hanging shape on older plants
- Needs a stable pot and enough vertical clearance
Growing Anthurium ‘Big Bill’ indoors
- Light: Give bright, filtered light to support strong leaf growth; protect soft new leaves from harsh midday sun
- Watering: Water deeply, then let the upper part of the mix begin to dry before watering again
- Substrate: Use a chunky Anthurium mix with bark, coco chips, pumice or perlite so the roots stay airy
- Temperature: Keep warm and steady, especially around the roots
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity helps long leaves unfurl properly when paired with airflow
- Feeding: Feed lightly but regularly during active growth; large leaves need consistent nutrition
- Pot choice: Choose a stable pot as the leaves lengthen
- Placement: Use a plant stand or shelf edge once the leaves start to hang
Watch points
- Torn leaves: Long pendant blades crease or split when crowded
- Small new growth: Check light, root space, feeding and recent stress
- Yellow lower leaves: Older leaves age naturally, but wet or compacted substrate can cause more lower leaves to yellow
- Soft crown: Check roots and drainage quickly if the base feels soft
- Brown edges: Usually linked to watering gaps, fertiliser strength, dry air or root stress
- Leaning plant: Move to a heavier pot or a more balanced position before the plant starts to lean
Inflorescences
Established plants can produce raspberry-toned Anthurium inflorescences and matching fruit. The long pendant leaves remain the main feature indoors.
Safety note
Keep away from pets and children; plant material can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes if eaten or handled roughly.
Name notes
Anthurium ‘Big Bill’ is commonly sold with a space in the name, while the registered cultivar spelling is Anthurium ‘Bigbill’. It is a hybrid from the Anthurium pendulifolium × Anthurium plowmanii line, released in 1999 and named after Bill Rotolante’s college nickname. In Anthuriums, the “tail” in the genus name refers to the spadix, the central spike in the flower structure.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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