Anthurium Veitchii

The Anthurium veitchii, better known as the King Anthurium, is a show-stopper with its iconic, elongated leaves that can grow to several feet in length under the right conditions. Each leaf is deeply corrugated, creating a rippled, almost pleated texture that looks like green velvet stretched across a royal cloak. With its commanding presence and slow but steady growth, this plant easily becomes the crown jewel of any collection.

✔ Why it’s special:

• Nicknamed The King for its dramatic, oversized foliage

• Striking corrugated leaf texture, unlike any other Anthurium

• A highly sought-after collector’s plant, admired for its majesty and rarity

🪴 Care guide:

• Light: Bright, indirect light — avoid harsh direct sun which can scorch leaves.

• Water: Plant in Soil Ninja Anthurium & Orchid Blend. Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged, allowing the top 2–3cm to dry before watering again.

• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity (70–80%); consider pairing with a humidifier.

• Feeding: Use a gentle houseplant fertiliser monthly during the growing season to encourage lush foliage.

• Growth habit: Upright with elongated leaves that can exceed 1m when mature.

💡 Did you know?

In its native Colombian rainforests, the King Anthurium’s leaves can reach over 2 metres long — cascading like living green drapery. Because of this, collectors often nickname it the “royal curtain plant.”

🌱 Perfect pairings:

Soil Ninja Anthurium & Orchid Blend + Sphagnum moss topper to help retain humidity at the root zone.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Plants may arrive with minor leaf imperfections such as small tears or blemishes due to transit. This is completely natural and does not affect the plant’s health or future growth.