Anthurium 'Red Crystallinum'

Anthurium 'Red Crystallinum' is a horticultural form prized for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves with very well-defined silver veins and the spectacular coloring of its new growth. Young leaves may emerge in shades of dark red, burgundy, copper, or reddish-purple, and gradually turn dark green as they mature, while retaining the strong contrast of the veins.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Trade name: Anthurium 'Red Crystallinum'
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: tropical Anthurium grown for its decorative foliage
• Growth habit: compact to moderate, with leaves arranged in a rosette
• Leaves: heart-shaped, velvety
• New leaves: burgundy red, copper, reddish-purple, or pinkish-red
• Mature leaves: dark green to very deep green
• Veins: prominent, silvery-white
• Growth: moderate under stable conditions
• Use: houseplant, for collections of Anthurium and rare Araceae

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; intense direct sunlight can damage its velvety leaves
• Watering: moderate; the substrate should be kept slightly moist, but never permanently waterlogged
• Substrate: very airy, well-drained, and rich in organic matter
• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: prefers around 18-28°C
• Ventilation: good air circulation is important, especially in high humidity
• Fertilizing: moderate during the active growing season
• Cold resistance: does not tolerate frost and should be protected from low temperatures and cold drafts

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal growth, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Anthurium & Hoya, with an airy structure and excellent drainage, suitable for the sensitive roots of velvety Anthurium plants. The mix helps maintain a good balance of aeration, drainage, and moderate moisture retention.

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✨ What makes it special

• Spectacular new leaves in shades of red-burgundy
• Very elegant velvety texture
• Highly contrasting silver veins
• The leaves change color as they mature
• Each new leaf brings a different stage of color
• Premium tropical look
• Highly prized in collections of velvety-leaved Anthurium
• Decorative even outside the flowering period

📌 Note

The red coloration of the leaves is especially characteristic of new growth and does not remain at the same intensity permanently. As the leaf matures, shades of red, burgundy, or copper gradually turn dark green, while the veins remain contrasting. Color intensity may vary between specimens and depending on light and growing conditions.

The velvety leaves are sensitive to handling and may have spots, scratches, bends, dry edges, or other cosmetic imperfections resulting from growth, transport, or acclimation. These issues do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot: approx. 15 cm

The decorative pot is not included in the price.