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Anthurium crystallinum x regale
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Anthurium crystallinum x regale
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 20–28 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping epiphytic herbaceous perennial.
Support
optional
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 80 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural hybrid of Anthurium crystallinum × Anthurium regale
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.
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- 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 crystallinum × regale
Anthurium crystallinum × Anthurium regale is a cultivated velvet-leaf Anthurium hybrid with heart-shaped foliage, pale veins and a broader mature leaf outline. The Anthurium crystallinum parent brings velvet leaves with pale veins, while Anthurium regale contributes broader, longer mature leaves.
Anthurium crystallinum is native from Panama to Colombia, while Anthurium regale is native to north-eastern Peru. This cultivated cross has no natural wild range, and individual plants can vary in leaf width, vein brightness, petiole strength and final size.
Anthurium crystallinum × regale key traits
- Leaf shape: Heart-shaped velvet leaves, often broader and more elongated as the plant matures.
- Venation: Pale primary veins that usually stand out more clearly on mature leaves.
- Mature leaf shape: Longer, broader mature leaf outline than plain Anthurium crystallinum.
- Growth habit: Central crown with leaves on upright petioles.
- Variation: Individual plants may differ in width, vein contrast, petiole strength and final size.
- Root health: Larger leaves depend on a stable, healthy root system.
Anthurium crystallinum × regale indoor care
- Light: Bright filtered light suits it best; increase light gradually if growth becomes weak.
- Watering: Keep moisture steady, but let the mix dry slightly between waterings so air can still reach the roots. Large leaves rely on stable roots and careful watering.
- Substrate: Use a chunky, open Anthurium mix with bark, coco chips, pumice or perlite. The roots need air as well as moisture for steady leaf growth.
- Temperature: Warm, stable conditions help the plant grow larger leaves and steady roots.
- Humidity and airflow: Moderate to high humidity helps new leaves expand cleanly. Airflow helps prevent damp conditions around soft new growth.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth to support steady leaves and roots.
- Repotting: Repot when roots fill the pot or the mix starts to collapse. Move up only one pot size so the fresh mix does not stay wet for too long.
- New leaf care: Handle soft new leaves as little as possible while they expand, as they can tear or harden with marks.
Anthurium crystallinum × regale issues to check
- Small new leaves: Often linked to weak roots, low light, recent shipping stress or inconsistent watering.
- Torn or distorted new leaves: Look for pests, handling damage, root stress or sudden humidity changes during leaf expansion.
- Brown margins: Check dry air, irregular watering, salt build-up and root health.
- Yellowing leaves: Wet mix, cold roots, compacted substrate or a too-large pot are common causes.
- Pests on soft growth: Inspect new leaves for thrips and mites.
- Leaning plant: Broader leaves may need a stable pot as the plant matures.
Anthurium crystallinum × regale flowering
This hybrid may flower once mature, producing a spathe and spadix. Flower details can vary between individual plants; faded inflorescences can be removed with clean scissors.
Anthurium crystallinum × regale handling and safety
Anthurium crystallinum × Anthurium regale should be kept out of reach of pets and children. Ingested plant material can irritate the mouth and throat. Sap may also irritate skin and eyes because Anthuriums contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Anthurium crystallinum × regale name background
Anthurium belongs to the family Araceae. The genus name comes from Greek words meaning flower and tail, referring to the spadix. The parent epithet crystallinum means crystal-like, referring to the pale venation, while regale means royal or regal.
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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