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The leaves are large, heart-shaped, and soft to the touch, with a velvety surface that shimmers under light. New leaves unfurl in hues of deep red, copper, or burgundy, gradually maturing to a lush emerald green with prominent, silvery-white veins. The plants bold venation and luxurious texture make it a living work of art elegant, refined, and deeply tropical in character.
Compact yet commanding, Anthurium crystallinum Red is a collectors favourite for its perfect balance of velvety texture, radiant colour, and graceful structure.
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Ample filtered light encourages vivid red new leaves and enhances the silver vein contrast. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can damage the delicate velvet surface, and deep shade, which may reduce colour intensity and slow growth.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top 23 cm feels dry to the touch. Anthuriums prefer evenly damp soil with good airflow never let them sit in standing water. Reduce watering slightly during cooler months but maintain consistent humidity.
Temperature: Prefers 2028C; protect from cold draughts and avoid exposure below 16C.
Humidity: Requires high humidity (7090%) to preserve velvety texture and prevent crisping. Mist regularly, use a humidifier, or grow in a greenhouse cabinet to create ideal conditions.
Use a loose, airy, moisture-retentive aroid mix equal parts orchid bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, and coco coir. This ensures both airflow and moisture control around the roots. Repot every 12 years in spring to refresh the mix and promote steady growth.
Feed every 46 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted, balanced fertiliser or one formulated for foliage plants. A calcium- and magnesium-rich supplement will help maintain strong leaf development and colour intensity. Suspend feeding in autumn and winter.
Remove older or damaged leaves at the base to encourage new growth. Clean leaves gently with a soft, dry cloth or fine brush to remove dust and enhance their velvety appearance. Avoid using any leaf-shine products, as they may harm the texture. Rotate the pot occasionally to ensure even light exposure.
A moderate grower, reaching 5080 cm in height and spread indoors. Mature plants produce increasingly large, richly coloured leaves, with deep red new foliage transitioning to green over time. Under ideal conditions, A. crystallinum Red maintains a continuous cycle of new leaf production throughout the growing season.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Brown tips: Low humidity or inconsistent watering.
Pale or dull leaves: Insufficient light or lack of nutrients.
Pests: Occasionally thrips or spider mites; maintain high humidity and treat promptly with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Native to Central and South America, Anthurium crystallinum is one of the most iconic velvet Anthuriums, known for its shimmering leaves and contrasting venation. The Red form has been selected or hybridised for its enhanced pigmentation and striking red new growth, making it particularly desirable among collectors of rare Anthuriums.
In its natural habitat, it grows epiphytically or terrestrially in the rainforest understory, receiving filtered light, constant warmth, and high humidity. In cultivation, it thrives under similar conditions and contributes to air purification, removing toxins while adding a sense of tropical luxury to interiors and greenhouse collections.
Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun
Water: Keep soil evenly moist; allow top 23 cm to dry slightly
Temperature: 2028C; avoid below 16C
Humidity: High (7090%)
Soil: Airy aroid mix bark, perlite, moss, coir
Feed: Every 46 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Upright habit, 5080 cm; red new leaves maturing to deep green with silver veins
Toxicity note: Contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
Display Anthurium crystallinum Red in a decorative ceramic or matte planter where its colour transitions can be admired up close. Its velvety, metallic tones pair beautifully with darker Anthuriums such as Anthurium papillilaminum or corrugated species like Anthurium luxurians for a sophisticated, textural display. Place it in bright filtered light, allowing new leaves to unfurl in their full red brilliance a living focal point of tropical artistry.
