Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Anthurium moodeanum
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Anthurium moodeanum
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
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright foliage Anthurium.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 90 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Unresolved Anthurium species
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 moodeanum
Anthurium moodeanum is a foliage Anthurium known for its dark new growth. Fresh leaves can open in deep red to red-brown tones before hardening into darker green, giving the plant a noticeable colour change with each new flush.
Known from cultivated material associated with John Mood’s collection in Hawaiʻi, this Anthurium has an unresolved wild range. Indoors, it is best kept warm, evenly cared for and grown with attention to its soft new leaves and airy root zone.
Leaf detail on Anthurium moodeanum
- Fresh growth: Young leaves can emerge dark red to red-brown before the colour settles.
- Mature foliage: Hardened leaves mature toward dark green and form a dense, leafy Anthurium profile.
- Leaf handling: Soft new blades can mark from pressure, direct sun or water sitting on the surface.
- Root zone: A coarse Anthurium mix keeps moisture moving through the pot and leaves air around the roots.
- Indoor position: Bright filtered light gives the plant enough light for steady growth while protecting fresh leaves from harsh sun.
How Anthurium moodeanum grows indoors
New leaves show the strongest red-brown colour while the blade is still soft. As the leaf hardens, the surface darkens and firms into mature green foliage.
Warm indoor conditions, an airy substrate, careful watering and open space around new growth help leaves expand cleanly. The root zone should stay lightly moist but never dense, cold or saturated for long periods.
Care for Anthurium moodeanum
- Light: Give bright filtered light. Direct midday sun can scorch young leaves before they harden.
- Substrate: Use a chunky aroid mix with bark, coco chips, perlite or similar airy components.
- Water: Water when the upper third of the pot has dried, then let excess water drain fully.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity helps expanding leaves unfold without sticking or drying at the edges.
- Temperature: Keep the plant warm and away from cold window glass, draughts and chilled wet substrate.
- Feeding: Feed at low strength during active growth when roots are healthy and the plant is producing leaves.
- Handling: Let new leaves harden before wiping, turning or placing the plant tightly between other pots.
Issues to watch on Anthurium moodeanum
- Yellowing lower leaves: Often points to substrate that is staying wet for too long around the roots.
- Brown marks on fresh growth: Can follow direct sun, low humidity, pressure damage or water sitting on soft new tissue.
- Slow leaf expansion: Cool roots, saturated substrate or unstable humidity can pause new growth.
- Soft stems or root decline: Check the root zone if the pot smells sour, stays wet for days or the plant loses firmness after watering.
- Pests: Inspect fresh leaves, petiole bases and the undersides of mature leaves for thrips, mites or mealybugs.
Safety around Anthurium moodeanum
Anthurium moodeanum belongs to Araceae and contains calcium oxalate crystals. Keep leaves and stems away from pets and children likely to chew plants, and wash hands after pruning or root work.
Botanical background for Anthurium moodeanum
Anthurium moodeanum Croat is a named Anthurium species associated with cultivated material from John Mood’s collection in Hawaiʻi. Its wild range is not clearly documented. The genus name Anthurium comes from Greek words for flower and tail, referring to the tail-like spadix in Anthurium inflorescences.
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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