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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 30–90 cm
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Anthurium forgetii × Anthurium magnificum

Forgetii x Magnificum Anthurium · Magnificent Silver Anthurium
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 65–85%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Upright
Growth Medium
Care Moderate
Height 30–90 cm
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Origin & Habitat

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

Description

Velvety leaves ranging from rounded/closed-sinus forms to more notched heart-shaped forms, with pale venation and often strong petiole/stem influence from magnificum.

Upright velvet Anthurium seedling line with variable foliage form depending on the individual plant.

Botanical Notes

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

Cultivated hybrid/seedling line between Anthurium forgetii and Anthurium magnificum. Ecuagenera describes variable offspring with some round forgetii-like leaves and some notched magnificum-like leaves.

Parentage

Hybrid cross: Anthurium forgetii ×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 perfect example of why Anthurium crosses should not be treated as identical clones.
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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