big leaf anthurium Anthurium villenaorum (Big)

big leaf anthurium Anthurium villenaorum (Big)A highly sought foliage species from the Andean cloud forests of South America, distinguished by its large, deeply cordate leaves with a rich velvety texture and a striking network of pale, contrasting secondary venation. It grows as a terrestrial to hemiepiphytic aroid with an upright, sculptural habit. Light: Bright indirect light with up to 70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can bleach the velvety surface and cause irreversible leaf damage.

A highly sought foliage species from the Andean cloud forests of South America, distinguished by its large, deeply cordate leaves with a rich velvety texture and a striking network of pale, contrasting secondary venation. It grows as a terrestrial to hemiepiphytic aroid with an upright, sculptural habit.

• Light: Bright indirect light with up to 70% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can bleach the velvety surface and cause irreversible leaf damage.
• Temperature: 62–80°F (17–27°C); a warm tropical grower that appreciates stable warmth and good air movement. Avoid temperatures below 58°F (14°C).
• Humidity: 70–90%; high humidity is essential to maintain the velvety leaf texture and support healthy new growth.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the top of the mix begins to dry; never allow roots to sit in saturated media or dry out completely.

Additional Notes

Best grown in a chunky, well-draining aroid mix with perlite or orchid bark for excellent root aeration. Shipped bare root and well-established at approximately 40 cm; plant promptly upon arrival and water generously to rehydrate the roots.