Anthurium veitchii - King Anthurium with long, heavily veined leaves

Anthurium veitchii, also known as King Anthurium, is one of the most spectacular Anthurium species, prized for its very long, narrow leaves that are deeply rippled between the veins. As the plant matures, its leaves can become impressively long and take on a deeply textured, almost sculptural appearance.

This is a tropical epiphytic species with relatively slow growth, suitable for collections of Araceae and for growers who appreciate plants with distinctive foliage.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Anthurium veitchii
• Family: Araceae
• Common name: King Anthurium
• Plant type: tropical perennial, epiphyte
• Form: compact at the base, with trailing or arching leaves
• Leaves: very long, narrow, leathery
• Texture: strongly veined and wavy
• Color: medium green to dark green
• Growth: slow to moderate
• Development: the leaves gradually become larger and more spectacular as the plant matures
• Use: houseplant, collections of Anthurium and rare Araceae

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; avoid strong direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate; the substrate should be kept slightly moist, but never waterlogged
• Substrate: very airy, coarse, and well-draining
• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: prefers approximately 20-28°C
• Ventilation: important, especially in high-humidity conditions
• Fertilizing: light to moderate during the active growing period
• Winter: reduce watering as growth slows
• Cold hardiness: does not tolerate low temperatures or frost

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For Anthurium veitchii we recommend a very airy, well-draining substrate, suitable for epiphytic Anthuriums, with coarse components that allow air to circulate around the roots.

Among SG mixes, the Substrate for Anthurium & Hoya is the right choice.

✨ What makes it special

• very long, spectacular leaves
• deeply veined texture that is easy to recognize
• elegant, exotic, sculptural appearance
• a species prized by collectors
• leaves become increasingly impressive as they mature
• decorative appearance even without flowering

📌 Note

The shape, length, and degree of waviness of the leaves may naturally vary from one plant to another and depending on the plant's age.

Young leaves may initially look different from mature ones, and their characteristic texture becomes more pronounced as they develop.

As this plant has long leaves that are sensitive to handling, they may show small bends, scratches, spots, or dry edges, especially after transport. These imperfections are mainly cosmetic and do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot: approx. 12 cm

The decorative pot is not included in the price.