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royal anthurium Anthurium regale

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royal anthurium Anthurium regaleAnthurium regale Anthurium regale is a Peruvian foliage Anthurium known for large velvety leaves with pale, prominent venation. Mature blades can become very large under warm, humid cultivation, developing a long heart shaped form with a strong central midrib and branching lateral veins. The plant grows from a sturdy base and carries its leaves on upright petioles, allowing each blade to hang and display its full length. The surface is deep green and

Anthurium regale

Anthurium regale is a Peruvian foliage Anthurium known for large velvety leaves with pale, prominent venation. Mature blades can become very large under warm, humid cultivation, developing a long heart-shaped form with a strong central midrib and branching lateral veins.

The plant grows from a sturdy base and carries its leaves on upright petioles, allowing each blade to hang and display its full length. The surface is deep green and softly matte, while pale veins define the blade from base to tip. In a pot, Anthurium regale is shaped by size, proportion and vein contrast.

Defining traits of Anthurium regale

  • Growth habit: Subshrub Anthurium with a strong base and large leaves.
  • Leaf size: Mature blades can reach impressive lengths in stable, humid conditions.
  • Texture: Velvety, matte green upper surface with a soft visual depth.
  • Venation: Pale midrib and lateral veins, with basal veins forming a strong lower leaf pattern.
  • Origin: Native to northeastern Peru in wet tropical conditions.

Peruvian origin and mature leaf character

Anthurium regale is native to northeastern Peru and grows primarily in wet tropical conditions. Botanical literature describes very large velvety blades with pale veins, with mature leaves recorded from around 35 cm to about 100 cm long. That scale requires room for leaves to hang freely and enough root stability for long petioles.

The inflorescence follows the typical Anthurium pattern of spathe and spadix, but the species is recognised in cultivation by long velvet blades, pale venation and mature leaf scale. Strong, consistent growth depends on warm roots, open substrate and stable humidity during leaf expansion.

Anthurium regale care requirements

  • Light: Provide bright filtered light. Large velvet leaves can mark in harsh direct sun, especially during warm midday exposure.
  • Watering: Keep the substrate evenly moist through active growth, then water again once the upper layer has started to dry. Large plants use more water when actively sizing up.
  • Substrate: Use a chunky, moisture-retentive Anthurium mix with bark, coco chips, perlite, pumice and a fine organic fraction. The mix should stay airy around thicker roots.
  • Pot choice: Choose a stable pot that balances the weight of long petioles and broad leaves. Good drainage remains essential.
  • Humidity: Aim for 65–85% relative humidity with gentle airflow. Stable humidity helps long leaves expand with fewer creases and dry edges.
  • Temperature: Keep warm, ideally 20–28 °C. Protect from cold draughts and chilled substrate.
  • Feeding: Large velvet Anthuriums respond well to steady low-dose nutrition during active growth.
  • Repotting: Repot when the plant is root-bound or the substrate has lost its open texture. Keep the crown stable during and after repotting.
  • Leaf care: Dust gently with a soft damp cloth. Hold the blade while cleaning so the petiole and midrib are not strained.
  • Propagation: Propagate by division only when the plant has multiple clear growth points. Give divisions high humidity and steady warmth while roots recover.

Issues to watch on Anthurium regale

  • Crinkled new leaves: Check humidity, watering consistency and airflow. Large velvet leaves need stable conditions while unfurling.
  • Brown edges: Review dry air, underwatering, salt buildup and root temperature. Edge stress often reflects a root or humidity imbalance.
  • Yellowing with soft petioles: Inspect roots for rot and check whether the mix is staying dense and wet.
  • Pale, weak growth: Increase filtered light gradually and check that the plant has enough warmth to use the available light.
  • Leaf spotting: Keep leaves dry overnight, increase airflow and isolate the plant if water-soaked lesions spread.

Anthurium regale growing notes

Anthurium regale needs space around the crown as it matures. Crowded shelving can bend new leaves before they harden, and contact with walls or neighbouring plants can damage the velvet surface. A dedicated bright spot with stable humidity gives the plant the best chance to develop its long, clean blades.

Anthurium regale safety notes

Anthurium regale should be kept away from pets and children that may chew plant material. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth, tongue, throat, skin and eyes. Place it away from pets and children, and wash hands after pruning, dividing or handling damaged tissue.

Anthurium regale name background

The accepted botanical name is Anthurium regale Linden, in the family Araceae. Anthurium is formed from Greek roots linked to “flower” and “tail”, a reference to the tail-like spadix. The species epithet regale means royal or regal and reflects the long, commanding foliage.

Anthurium regale forms long Peruvian velvet leaves with bold pale venation, upright petioles and mature blades that need clear hanging space.

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Excellent Tool for Approaching Homer via English
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I love the Loeb editions of Homer. I've already ready the Odyssey, now moving on to the Iliad. What I've especially started to enjoy with this volume of the Iliad is the editors decision to "call out" which lines were rejected by which ancient commentators (Aristarchus, etc.). This adds some fun to the reading because you get to review the line in Greek and try to surmise why they rejected it, or how the passage would work without the line. The translation is reasonably modern but still "lordly" and has the tone of a war epic. It was enjoyable to read aloud in both English and Greek.
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Bryan Kerr
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I just finished reading volume 1 of Homer's Iliad published by The LOEB Classical Library in conjunction with Harvard University Press. The translation is by A.T. Murray with revisions made by William F. Wyatt. The LOEB Classical Library is a academically trusted collection of Greek and Latin publications. The translations are normally more literal than those you might find at your local Barnes and Noble, therefore they read more like an archaic form of English. Homer's Iliad can be found on nearly every great works of literature list. Harold Bloom considered Homer to be in the same family with Cervantes, Dante, and Shakespeare. The Iliad has been read for thousands of years, and every reputable honors program includes his works in their required readings lists. His writings influenced Tolkien and George R.R. Martin. His descriptions of war are grotesque and inspiring. The pantheon of deities he created in his stories set the stage for the Greek mythology that followed him. This is the understanding I had when approaching the book. The bar was set rather high and unlike most expectations these ones were surpassed. As I finished reading volume 1, I asked myself, "how could a writer from the 8th century B.C. have achieved so much, when so many from our era have achieved so little?" Homer had no paper trail of literary criticism to follow. He had no classes in writing style and technique, and yet the Iliad is of such a high caliber that we still read him today. Wayne C. Booth brought to our attention Homer's "leave nothing up to the reader" style of reading. If Homer wants you to favor one group over another, he is going to come out and say it. He can tell you every thought and intent of each character. Homer doesn't care that it would be impossible for anyone to know the thoughts of Agamemnon or Hector. He knows what they thought and that's enough. Many writers today shy away from such literary techniques in favor of modes that demand "reader response." This is not necessarily bad, it's just a different approach but many of their works, if not all, will not demand the attention of 2,800 years worth of readers.
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Tunc
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Excellent for learning Homeric Greek
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The book is bilingual Homeric Greek-English. It is a Word to word translation of the wonderful ancient text... Reading Iliad is a must for all modern man. With this book, with the help of the opposite page English translation, you can read it in its original too. Homeric Greek is not biblical Greek. It's even older and more beautiful.. So, It may not be the best book for biblical greek readers or learners. But if you are serious about learning ancient Greek and want to do it by reading it word by word with the help of English translation, this book is the right one to start with. Homeric Greek is a dead language, therefore people don't know how to pronounce it. There are many theories about it but there is an interesting guy on YouTube with the nickname "kleber kosta", and he is the best reader of Iliad when it comes to pronouncing it.
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Patricia Spicer
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Homer's Iliad, Books 1-12
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This is a wonderful adjunct to any text for anyone interested in Homeric Greek. It reads well in and of itself and seems to be highly accurate. Of course I recommend it.
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I recommend this book for scholars who want to read the original Greek but don't want the burden of translating. I like the small size of the book that can be toted around to the doctor's and on an airplane. There are enough notes on difficult passages to make the casual reader aware of the specialist's debate.
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