Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Anthurium lancea
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Anthurium lancea
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Grounded subshrub Anthurium.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Native from Western Colombia to western Ecuador
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 lancea
Anthurium lancea is a western Colombia and western Ecuador Anthurium with dark green foliage, a semi-gloss to glossy surface and pronounced vein texture. The blades can show etched or sunken primary veins above, with paler undersides and raised vein detail below.
A grounded, subshrub-style habit needs a steady container, an airy root zone and evenly moist substrate. The leaves hold their shape well, but the surface can mark under direct sun or rough contact.
Leaf texture of Anthurium lancea
- Leaf colour: Dark green blades with a paler underside.
- Surface: Semi-gloss to glossy foliage with a firm, defined leaf surface.
- Venation: Etched or sunken vein detail above with raised texture below.
- Habit: Subshrub Anthurium with a grounded stem base.
- Range: Recorded from western Colombia to western Ecuador.
- Biome: Wet tropical conditions with regular moisture and warmth.
Dark leaves and vein definition indoors
The dark blades of Anthurium lancea show their vein texture most clearly in soft, bright light. Direct sun can mark the semi-gloss surface, while low light can slow leaf production and reduce leaf size.
A chunky substrate keeps air around the root system while holding enough moisture between waterings. The plant should sit in a pot that drains freely, with the stem base clear of dense wet material.
Care for Anthurium lancea
- Light: Use bright filtered light to keep the leaves firm and evenly coloured.
- Water: Water after the upper 20–30% of the mix has dried, then drain the pot completely.
- Substrate: Choose a loose aroid mix with coarse particles around the root zone.
- Humidity: Keep humidity around 60% or higher for smoother new leaf expansion.
- Temperature: Maintain warm conditions, ideally above 18°C, and protect roots from cold wet substrate.
- Leaf care: Handle the semi-gloss surface gently because pressure marks can remain visible.
- Placement: Leave space around the blades so petioles and leaf undersides are easy to inspect.
Issues to watch on Anthurium lancea
- Root stress: Dense wet substrate can lead to soft roots and stalled growth.
- Scorched patches: Direct sun can leave tan or dry marks on the glossy leaf surface.
- Mechanical marks: Firm leaves can still bruise when pressed against shelves, walls or other pots.
- Pest signs: Check petioles and undersides for mites, thrips or scale.
- Weak new leaves: Cool roots or low light can slow expansion and reduce leaf size.
Safety for Anthurium lancea
Anthurium lancea contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Contact with chewed plant tissue can irritate the mouth and digestive tract, so keep it away from pets and children.
Range and plant family
Anthurium lancea is an accepted species in the Araceae family. It is recorded from wet tropical regions of western Colombia and western Ecuador, where it grows with warmth, regular moisture and air around the roots.
Anthurium lancea combines dark semi-gloss blades, paler undersides and etched vein detail in a grounded subshrub form.
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