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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 65–85%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Upright
Growth Medium
Care Moderate
Height 45–90 cm
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Anthurium crystallinum × Anthurium magnificum

Crystallinum x Magnificum Anthurium · Anthurium magnificum x crystallinum
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 65–85%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Upright
Growth Medium
Care Moderate
Height 45–90 cm
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Origin & Habitat

No wild natural range; cultivated from named Anthurium parent species.

Description

Velvety heart-shaped leaves with silver veining; often combines the glittery venation of crystallinum with the larger, thicker, angular look of magnificum.

Upright velvet Anthurium seedling line grown for foliage; individual seedlings can vary noticeably.

Botanical Notes

Hybrid/seedling-line name combines the parent species names.

Cultivated seedling cross between two velvet-leaf Anthurium species. Sold under both parent orders; individual seedlings may vary in leaf shape, size, venation, and colour.

Parentage

Hybrid cross: Anthurium crystallinum ×Anthurium magnificum

Care Guide

Grow warm with bright filtered light, high humidity, and a chunky airy mix kept evenly lightly moist. Because these are seedling lines, adjust care to the individual plant and root system rather than assuming every seedling behaves identically.

Repotting

Use a chunky, airy aroid mix with bark, perlite/pumice, coco chips or coarse fibre, and a moisture-retentive component. Repot gently when roots fill the pot; avoid oversized pots.

Feeding

Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.

Common Problems
  • Root rot in dense media or stagnant moisture; leaf edge burn from low humidity, salts, or inconsistent watering; thrips, spider mites, scale, or mealybug; cool conditions slowing or damaging growth.
Notes & Curiosities
  • A classic velvet Anthurium cross because both parents already look like dramatic botanical jewellery.
Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth and digestive tract.
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