Anthurium crystallinum 'Silver Blush' (Crystal Anthurium)

This beautiful Anthurium is less common cultivar of the Anthurium Crystallinum. Is has velvety heart shaped leaves. It gets its name due to the thick silver shimmering veins that sit atop silvery green leaves. New leaves on this plant will start small with a golden hue and turn silvery as it grows. This plant can grow up to 90cm. Native to Central and South America anthuriums are epiphytes and grow on trees and rocks.Anthuriums are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. They grow as epiphytes on other plants, such as trees or rocks, rather than in soil.

Care Difficulty: Moderately easy to care for.

Light requirements: Prefer bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn.

Watering: Water thoroughly but allow the top soil to dry out between waterings. Room temperature water is best. Keep soil evenly moist to avoid water logging.

Humidity: Being a tropical jungle plant, it loves humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Be cautious to not mist excessively as this can lead to fungal issues. Humidifiers are also beneficial to increase humidity.

Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets

Feeding: Enjoys being fed during Spring- Summer growth period. Always follow the instructions on your feed of choice.

Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years -check to see if the roots are coming out the bottom of the pot!

Leaf health: As with all houseplants, the build-up of dust on the foliage can be detrimental, ensure you are wiping the leaves clean with a damp cloth every couple of weeks to remove any debris.