Anthurium Ellipticum
This is a hardy plant that tolerates medium light conditions. This variety of Anthurium is one of the lesser known varieties and has some of the largest leaves of its species!
Type: Leafy Tropicals
Also Known As (see below for image references):
- Anthurium Jungle King
- Anthurium Jungle Bush
Ideal For:
- Humid locations
- Locations with medium light
- Doting plant parents, this guy can take a fairly regular watering schedule
General Care Instructions:
Light: Anthuriums enjoy a bright spot with diffused light. This is not a low light plant, however, it should not be placed in direct strong light as this will cause the leaves to yellow and/or burn.
Water: Water your plant throughly but do not allow it to sit in water. Before watering make sure the soil is barely dry to the touch--even though this plant does not enjoy drying out it also does not like to stay sopping wet or to sit in water. A regular but limited watering schedule works for this variety of anthurium.
Notes: As a tropical plant, Anthuriums enjoy the occasional mist. The plant will benefit from having its leaves cleaned when they get dusty. If you notice the leaves turning yellow this is likely a sign of over watering. If the leaves begin turning crispy you might try increasing the humidity around the plant and giving it a regular misting.
Fun Fact: The name anthurium is derived from two Greek words, anthos (flower) and oura (tail). So, a literal translation of the name would be “flowering tail”.
