Anthurium vittariifolium
Southeastern Colombia to Peru and Brazil (Amazonas); POWO distribution also lists Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
First described by Adolf Engler. (1905)
Very long narrow strap-like pendent leaves, usually plain green, giving a ribbon or shoelace effect.
Epiphytic strap-leaf Anthurium forming a central stem/rosette with pendant leaves.
vittariifolium means with leaves like Vittaria, a strap-leaved fern genus.
Accepted Anthurium species. Correct spelling in POWO is vittariifolium with double ii; the shorter vittarifolium spelling is common in trade.
A forgiving strap-leaf Anthurium if kept warm with airy roots. Allow leaves space to hang.
Repot only when needed into a chunky bark/perlite/coco or similar aroid mix. Keep the crown above the mix and avoid oversized pots.
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.
- Crispy tips from dry air or inconsistent watering; yellow leaves from staying too wet; roots dislike compact soil.
- This is a good “gateway Anthurium” because it has the genus drama without quite as much velvet-leaf drama.