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Anthurium crystallinum

Also Known As

Anthurium species 'Crystallinum'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10b-12

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Anthurium crystallinum plant details

Anthurium crystallinum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer cream, tan and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anthurium crystallinum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, tan and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: epiphyte, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anthurium crystallinum

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare and highly sought after, Anthurium 'Crystallinum' is a fancy foliage anthurium native to tropical rain forests. 'Crystallinum' has large, heart-shaped, deep-green, velvety leaves with pronounced white veins. Leaves can measure up to 2' across and small crystals in the veins cause the leaves to sparkle. Flowers appear intermittently throughout the year. The inflorescence is a green spathe with a pale green spadix inside that once pollinated has purple seeds. Grow in warm temperatures (60-85 °F), high humidity, indirect light and provide steady moisture. Fertilize at least once monthly with a balanced fertilizer including micronutrients. Anthurium Crystallinum was given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its spectacular foliage.

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How to Grow Anthurium crystallinum

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant