Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux






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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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
Subshrub or epiphyte with palmate divided leaves.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 80 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Native to Mexico (Veracruz, Oaxaca)
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
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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Anthurium podophyllum is a Mexican Anthurium with broad, palmately divided leaves that open into a hand-shaped outline. Mature blades divide into lobes held on upright petioles, giving the plant a clear divided-leaf profile.
The species is native to Veracruz and Oaxaca and can grow as a subshrub or epiphyte in seasonally dry tropical biome. In cultivation, it needs bright filtered light, warmth and a coarse mix that drains well between waterings.
Anthurium podophyllum develops foliage with broad lobes arranged from the leaf blade into a palmate shape. The petioles hold the leaves outward and upward, so the plant needs enough room around the pot for the leaf shape to be visible and for new blades to unfold cleanly.
After watering, the substrate should hold some moisture while draining quickly as the top layer begins to dry. A coarse aroid mix reduces the risk of compact, wet conditions around the roots.
Anthurium podophyllum is not pet-safe. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat and stomach if the foliage or stem tissue is chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.
Anthurium podophyllum is an accepted species in Araceae and was published in 1841. Its native range is in Veracruz and Oaxaca, Mexico, where it occurs as a subshrub or epiphyte in seasonally dry tropical biome. Grow it warm and bright in a loose substrate that drains well and keeps air around the roots.
With maturity, Anthurium podophyllum develops broader divided blades that open into a clear hand-shaped outline on upright petioles.
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