Anthurium splendidum
Colombia.
First described by William Bull. (1883)
Distinctive bullate, pebbled, or corrugated-looking leaves with a sculptural surface; leaves are usually dark green and highly textured.
Compact upright subshrub Anthurium grown for texture rather than size.
splendidum means splendid or magnificent.
Accepted Anthurium species. POWO lists it as a subshrub from the wet tropical biome. It is grown for very distinctive bullate/puckered foliage.
Give steady humidity, gentle bright filtered light, and excellent airflow. Avoid hot dry shelves and stale wet media.
Use a very airy mix and repot gently. Keep stable rather than constantly disturbing the roots.
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.
- Leaf crisping in dry air; fungal issues if humidity is high without airflow; root loss from dense or broken-down media.
- One of the most sculptural “pebbled leaf” Anthuriums and very different from the classic velvet-heart types.