Anthurium Veitchii Care - Teak And Terracotta

The key to anthurium veitchii care is high humidity…

Anthurium Veitchii Care Summary

Light needs:	Medium to bright indirect sunlight.
Watering needs:	Check weekly (twice weekly in summer) water if top 25% of soil is dry.
Fertilizer:	A high nitrogen feed once a month in summer.
Soil:	A mix of orchid bark, perlite and normal compost
Humidity:	60-70%.
Temperature:	18°C to 25°C (64-77°F).
Where to buy:	Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy.
Common issues:	Lack of humidity issues like leaf crisping

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Introduction

The anthurium veitchii aka the King Anthurium has large leaves for an anthurium, which are long and elongated with horizontal wrinkles all the way down. It is known for it’s ruffles on it’s leaves. It’s an epiphytic plant that originates from Colombia.

See also: Anthurium Superbum.

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Anthurium Veitchii Light Needs

Medium to bright indirect sunlight is ideal, they do well in contact conditions so a grow light is good for them.

How Often to Water

Check your anthurium veitchii once a week in winter and twice in summer. Water them when the top 25% of soil is dry, check twice a week.

Fertilizer

Feed your anthuriums once a month in summer using a high nitrogen plant feed.

Soil

Use a very well draining compost, a mix of orchid bark, perlite and normal compost in equal parts will be great. For more on anthurium soil (what to buy and how to make your own) see our guide here: Anthurium Soil.

When To Repot

Check your anthurium in Spring and repot if it has out grown it’s current pot or is likely to in the forthcoming growing season.

Humidity

60-70% is essential, anthuriums like this do not like lower levels, this is definitely a plant to put near a humidifier.

Temperature

18°C to 25°C (64-77°F) is ideal during the day, so they will be at home in most households. Aim for a minimum temperature of 14°C (57°F) at night, although they will be ok a bit below that sometimes.

How To Propagate Anthurium Veitchii

The easiest way to propagate an anthurium veitchii is to remove it from it’s soil and then divide it at the base and pot up one of the pups up in a separate pot.

Is It Toxic To Cats?

They contain calcium oxalate, which is toxic to cats and can cause numbness, and vomiting, so contact your vet immediately if your cat has eaten any.

Anthurium Veitchii Narrow Form

The veitchii narrow form is a narrower leaves and rarer version of the plant. It has the same care needs as the standard plant.

Where To Buy

Try one of these Rare Plant Shops. Or Etsy.

Other Names

King Anthurium.

Anthurium Veitchii Care FAQs and Common Problems

The main problems are lack of humidity issues like leaf crisping, maintain a high humidity, with a humidifier, pebble tray or misting. Any problems will really show on the leaves so be careful.

How Fast Do Anthurium Veitchii Grow?

They are slow growers as the leaves are big it takes a lot of the plants energy. So be patient!

Is Anthurium Veitchii Poisonous?

They are toxic to pets if consumed, so seek vets advice if your cat eats any.

Anthurium Veitchii Narrow Vs Wide

On the anthurium veitchii narrow and wide do not refer to the leaf shape, but to the spaces between the ridges on the leaves. The wide forms has wider spaces between the ridges and the narrow form has narrow, smaller spaces.