Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Anthurium rugulosum
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Anthurium rugulosum
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 15–25 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Epiphytic subshrub from wet tropical mountain habitat.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 60 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 rugulosum
Anthurium rugulosum is an Ecuadorian epiphytic subshrub from wet tropical mountain habitats. Leaf blades are documented at around 30–40 cm, and the lower blade veins carry dense short granular pubescence.
The pubescent lower veins add a fine underside texture, while the epiphytic habit makes root aeration just as important as steady moisture. Use damp, open substrate, high humidity and mild warmth rather than heavy watering or hot stagnant air.
Wet-montane Ecuadorian traits
- Origin: Native to Ecuador.
- Habitat: Mountainous moist to wet forest habitats, with records around 1150–2800 m.
- Growth habit: Epiphytic subshrub, with roots adapted to air movement around damp organic material.
- Leaf blade: Blades are documented at around 30–40 cm in described material.
- Underside detail: Dense short granular pubescence occurs along the veins on the lower blade surface.
- Inflorescence: Cylindrical spadices are reported for the species.
- Root zone: Loose, damp substrate keeps roots supplied with moisture and air.
Humid mountain-root behaviour
Anthurium rugulosum grows with roots exposed to damp organic material and constant air exchange. A loose mix with bark, coarse fibre, sphagnum fragments and mineral aggregate keeps moisture available while leaving enough space between particles.
Stable humidity matters during leaf expansion, especially for a species with notable texture along the lower blade veins. Heat, stale air and wet ageing substrate can reduce root recovery and mark new leaves before they harden.
Growing Anthurium rugulosum
- Light: Give bright filtered light with protection from direct midday sun.
- Water: Keep the mix lightly and evenly moist, then let air return to the upper layer before watering again.
- Substrate: Use bark, coarse fibre, perlite, pumice and small moisture-holding pieces for a damp but open root zone.
- Humidity: Maintain high humidity while new leaves expand.
- Temperature: Mild to warm, stable conditions suit the species better than hot stagnant air.
- Air movement: Gentle airflow moves moisture away from the crown and leaf bases after watering.
- Potting: Refresh old substrate before it collapses, especially if the crown starts staying damp.
Root and leaf stress signs
- Smaller new leaves: Heat stress, dry air or root decline can reduce blade size over successive growth.
- Brown edges: Low humidity, warm stale air or irregular moisture may stress expanding leaves.
- Soft crown tissue: Moisture is collecting around the base in compact or ageing substrate.
- Weak leaf expansion: Humidity and moisture changed while the blade was opening.
- Yellowing with damp soil: The root zone is staying wet for too long and needs more air.
- Leaf surface marks: Direct sun or water sitting on textured leaves can damage soft new tissue.
Safety notes for Anthurium rugulosum
Anthurium rugulosum contains calcium oxalate crystals in its tissues. Keep it away from chewing pets and children, and avoid rubbing eyes or skin after handling damaged leaves or stems.
Species background
Anthurium rugulosum Sodiro is an Ecuadorian species in Araceae. It was published in Anales de la Universidad Central del Ecuador in 1901.
Mild temperatures, high humidity and a damp, airy mix keep its root zone active while new blades expand.
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