Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Anthurium recavum
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Anthurium recavum
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
Subshrub or epiphyte with short internodes.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 80 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Native to Colombia
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 recavum
Short internodes, persistent intact cataphylls, terete petioles and narrow sagittate blades give Anthurium recavum a clear Colombian aroid profile. Native to Colombia, this species grows as a subshrub or epiphyte in wet tropical conditions.
The blades are defined by long-running basal veins and fine raised tertiary venation. Indoors, the plant needs a breathable aroid mix, stable humidity and careful crown placement so the stem base stays open above the substrate.
Narrow-bladed Colombian traits
- Origin: Native to Colombia, with wet tropical habitat tied to the species.
- Growth habit: Subshrub or epiphyte, with short internodes and roots forming close to the stem base.
- Leaf shape: Narrow sagittate blades give the plant a long, tapering leaf outline.
- Venation: Basal veins run far along the blade, with fine raised tertiary veins adding surface definition.
- Petioles: Terete petioles hold the blades away from the crown.
- Cataphylls: Persistent intact cataphylls remain around older growth points.
- Root zone: Coarse bark, fibre and mineral aggregate keep moisture moving around active roots.
Stem base and pot behaviour
Anthurium recavum grows from a compact stem with short internodes, so crown height matters in a pot. Keep the stem base just above the substrate surface and allow fresh roots to enter a loose mix instead of pressing the crown into fine, wet material.
A breathable container and a chunky substrate give the roots contact with moisture while keeping air between the particles. Let the top layer begin to dry lightly before watering again, while keeping the deeper mix evenly moist and fresh.
Indoor care for Anthurium recavum
- Light: Place it in bright filtered light; harsh direct sun can scorch young leaves.
- Water: Water when the upper layer has started to dry, then let excess water drain fully.
- Substrate: Use a chunky aroid mix with bark, coarse coco fibre, perlite, pumice or similar mineral aggregate.
- Humidity: Keep humidity elevated while new blades expand, especially around the developing venation.
- Temperature: Warm, even conditions keep root activity steady; cold wet substrate can damage roots quickly.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth and flush the mix occasionally if mineral salts collect near the pot edge.
- Potting: Repot into a slightly larger container once roots fill the mix, keeping the stem base visible above the substrate.
Watch points for Anthurium recavum
- Soft stem base: The crown is sitting too deep, or the mix is staying wet around the short internodes.
- Brown leaf edges: Dry air, irregular watering or warm air movement may be stressing expanding blades.
- Long, stretched growth: Light levels are too low for compact stem development.
- Yellowing with damp substrate: Check the roots and move the plant into a more open mix if the root zone smells sour.
- Weak new roots: Old compacted substrate can block air around the stem base and slow fresh root growth.
Safety for Anthurium recavum
Anthurium recavum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from pets and children that may chew leaves or stems, and wash hands after handling sap or damaged tissue.
Botanical notes for Anthurium recavum
Anthurium recavum Croat is a Colombian species in Araceae. It was described by Thomas B. Croat and published in Willdenowia in 2010.
With its narrow sagittate leaves, compact stem base and persistent cataphylls, Anthurium recavum needs a warm, humid setup built around root aeration.
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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