The Anthurium Villenaorum, is a beautiful plant. The leaves are deep dark green and very thick but velvety to the touch. When the leaves first emerge are light green in color but become dark green over time. Anthurium Villenaorum is an easy anthurium to care for. It ships well and adapts to an indoor environment easily. It makes it a perfect plant for beginners.
Anthurium villenaorum likes a well-drained potting mix. Use a soilless medium, my chunky aroid mix. It provides for quick drainage and proper aeration. Direct sunlight will burn the velvety leaves, but the filtered sun is perfect. If you’re planning to grow your villenaorum in ambient humidity, consider getting a humidifier.
Anthurium Villenaorum
Anthurium is a large genus of ornamental, mostly epiphytic plants. Some species of Anthurium do have a terrestrial growth habit. Anthurium are native to tropical areas of Latin America. They grow in a wide variety of climates, ranging from lowland to higher elevations. Certain species need high humidity, while others will grow just fine in ambient household humidity. Their foliage varies greatly, with some having thick corrugated textures and others with velvety textures. Anthurium prefer a well draining soil, rich in organic matter. They are prized for their ease of care and their sometimes showy, colorful flowers. Anthurium can thrive in lower light but grow faster in brighter indirect light. They prefer well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out almost completely between watering, taking care to not allow it to sit in excess water or stay wet for a long period. Provide your plant with plenty of medium to bright indirect light for optimal growth. They also prefer high humidity, so make sure you use a humidifier!
