Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Araceae
Anthurium waterburyanum
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Anthurium waterburyanum
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
Upright Anthurium with broad cordate leaves.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 70 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Native to North-western 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 waterburyanum
Anthurium waterburyanum is a large-leaved Anthurium with deeply heart-shaped blades, broad basal lobes and a dark, semi-velvety surface when well established. Palmate veins rise from the blade base, with the central midrib clearly visible across the dark surface.
In cultivation, it needs humid, intermediate Anthurium conditions. Large, soft leaves show stress quickly when the air is dry, the substrate stays waterlogged, or direct sun reaches the blade surface.
Cordate leaf traits of Anthurium waterburyanum
- Blade shape: Deeply cordiform leaves with broad rounded basal lobes.
- Surface: Dark, semi-velvety leaf texture on well-grown foliage.
- Venation: Palmate veins rise from the blade base, with a clear central midrib.
- Origin: Associated with north-western Ecuador and humid intermediate conditions.
- Root zone: Needs an airy, chunky mix that drains freely after watering.
- Leaf handling: Large tender leaves mark easily, especially during shipping or acclimation.
Leaf expansion and root behaviour in Anthurium waterburyanum
Anthurium waterburyanum develops broad cordate blades that need enough humidity to expand without sticking. Filtered light keeps the petioles steady while reducing scorch risk on the dark leaf surface.
Its root care should stay close to high-humidity Anthurium culture: open substrate, careful watering and stable warmth. A heavy potting mix can hold too much water around the roots, while a very dry setup can interrupt new leaf development.
Growing setup for Anthurium waterburyanum
- Light: Place it in bright indirect light; direct sun can scorch the dark, soft leaf surface.
- Watering: Water thoroughly, then allow the top layer to begin drying before the next watering.
- Substrate: Use a chunky aroid mix with bark, coarse fibre and mineral pieces for fast drainage and root aeration.
- Humidity: Keep humidity high so emerging leaves can open without tearing, sticking or drying at the margins.
- Temperature: Keep it warm and stable, with extra care around cold windowsills or wet substrate in cooler periods.
- Acclimation: Expect a slower settling phase after transport; avoid frequent moves while new roots and leaves adjust.
- Feeding: Use weak fertiliser during active growth, as large leaves can show salt stress at the margins.
Problems to watch on Anthurium waterburyanum
- Sun patches: Pale or dry marks can appear where direct light hits the leaf surface.
- Stuck new leaves: Low humidity can cause expanding leaves to catch, crease or tear.
- Yellowing with soft stems: Check for waterlogged roots, poor drainage or cold substrate.
- Fine speckling or distorted growth: Inspect both sides of the leaves for thrips and mites.
Handling and safety for Anthurium waterburyanum
Anthurium waterburyanum contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep the plant out of reach of pets and children, and wash hands after cutting damaged leaves or handling sap.
Publication background for Anthurium waterburyanum
Anthurium waterburyanum was published by Croat and Scherber. in Aroideana in 2025. The genus name Anthurium combines Greek roots for “flower” and “tail”, referring to the spadix.
Buy Anthurium waterburyanum online from Foliage Factory for broad cordate leaves that call for bright filtered light, high humidity and an open Anthurium root zone.
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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