Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Anthurium rubioanum
- Curated selection:
Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal, your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- “Get What You See” items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
One‑off photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
VAT included · plus
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
- Care basics , Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week , Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light, How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering , When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots, Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity, When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing, Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests, Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro, How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Secure shipping, carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee, if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
Free returns, simple, cost-free returns according to our policy.
For full details, please see:
Please head to our FAQ Page or Contact us.
Anthurium rubioanum
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
Erect epiphytic Anthurium with narrow 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 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.
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 rubioanum
Long, slim, linear-lanceolate leaves give Anthurium rubioanum a narrow upright profile. The blades are green to olive-green, with a strap-like outline and a close marginal collective vein.
This Ecuadorian epiphyte comes from tropical wet forest and premontane wet forest habitats. Indoors, it needs an airy root zone, consistent humidity and filtered light that protects the narrow blades from scorch.
Narrow-leaved Ecuadorian traits
- Origin: Native to Ecuador, including Carchi, Esmeraldas and Pichincha.
- Habitat: Tropical wet forest and premontane wet forest at around 250–1500 m.
- Growth habit: Epiphytic and erect, with fibrous cataphyll remains around the stem.
- Leaf shape: Linear-lanceolate blades around 24–31 cm long and 2–4.5 cm wide.
- Leaf surface: Matte green to olive-green, with a slim, strap-like appearance.
- Venation: Usually 9–10 primary lateral veins per side, with a collective vein close to the margin.
Epiphytic wet-forest growth
Anthurium rubioanum grows as an epiphyte, so the roots need moisture and air at the same time. A bark-based mix with coarse fibres and mineral aggregate keeps water moving through the pot while holding enough moisture for active root tips.
The narrow blades can show stress quickly at the edges when humidity drops or watering becomes erratic. Keep conditions steady during leaf expansion, and place the plant where light is bright but filtered.
Care for Anthurium rubioanum
- Light: Bright filtered light keeps the plant growing while protecting the narrow blades from harsh sun.
- Water: Water thoroughly, then let the upper layer start to dry before the next watering.
- Substrate: Use an airy epiphytic aroid mix with bark, perlite, pumice and coarse organic material.
- Humidity: Maintain elevated humidity to reduce dry leaf tips and support smooth leaf expansion.
- Temperature: Keep it warm and stable; sudden chills with wet roots can slow recovery.
- Air movement: Gentle airflow prevents stale moisture around the stem and cataphyll remains.
- Feeding: Use diluted fertiliser while the plant is actively producing roots and leaves.
Issues to check
- Dry leaf edges: Humidity is too low, or the plant has dried too far between waterings.
- Yellowing with wet substrate: Roots may be sitting in a waterlogged mix.
- Brown sun marks: The narrow leaves have been exposed to direct sun.
- Interrupted leaf expansion: Moisture, humidity or temperature changed while the new blade was opening.
- Weak root growth: The substrate may be too fine, old or compacted for an epiphytic Anthurium.
Safety for Anthurium rubioanum
Anthurium rubioanum is an aroid and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewed plant tissue can irritate the mouth and throat, so keep it away from pets and children and handle damaged leaves with care.
Name and botanical background
Anthurium rubioanum Croat was published in Aroideana in 2025. The species name honours Daniel Rubio, who collected one of the early specimens in Ecuador.
Its upright epiphytic stem carries narrow leaves with length, close venation and clean blade spacing.
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.
FAQs about Anthurium rubioanum
Recently viewed:
Sign up for Foliage Factory newsletter for early access to new arrivals and practical care tips that work in real homes.