Anthurium veitchii 'King'

Container Growing

Ideal for indoor containers; use pots with excellent drainage and a loose, airy medium that mimics an epiphytic environment.

Family

Araceae

Foliage Look

Deep, velvety emerald green, elongated, pendulous, parallel ribbing, lush texture.

Foliage Rules

Leaves must show horizontal, parallel venation and a velvety sheen; avoid overly glossy or flat textures.

Fruit Flower Look

Unobtrusive, thin, light-colored spadix common to Anthurium species.

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are infrequent and insignificant compared to the dramatic leaf foliage.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the epiphytic, upright-to-pendulous rosette form; ensure the crown is not buried during potting.

Mature Plant Look

Large, dramatic, hanging, deeply ribbed green foliage in a rosette structure.

Mature Stage Morphology

Produces long, lanceolate, pendulous leaves with prominent, deeply etched horizontal veins and a velvety texture.

Morphology Rules

Focus on the elongated, strap-like leaf shape and the distinctive ribbed venation pattern.

Plant Faqs

How much humidity does an Anthurium veitchii need? It requires high humidity, ideally above 60 percent. Is this a good plant for beginners? This plant is better suited for intermediate growers who can provide specific humidity and drainage needs. Does it need direct sunlight? No, bright, indirect light is best to protect the leaves from burning.

Root Look

Thick, fleshy white or tan roots typical of epiphytic aroids.

Soil Look

Dark, loose, chunky mix containing orchid bark and perlite.

Starter Stage

Small starter plant with compact, narrower leaves compared to the mature form.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are typically shorter, thinner, and may lack the deep, pronounced ribbing seen on mature specimens.

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The Anthurium veitchii 'King' is a coveted tropical plant prized for its dramatic, velvety, deeply-ribbed leaves. This sophisticated aroid brings a lush, architectural feel to any indoor plant collection.

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Anthurium veitchii 'King' | Stunning Rare Tropical Foliage