How to Care for Anthurium veitchii (King Anthurium)

Korean name: 안스리움 베이치

Anthurium veitchii is a foliage plant characterized by its long, broad leaves. The leaves have a glossy appearance and a distinctive textured surface. Its large and elegant leaves make it popular as an indoor decorative plant.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Araceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central and South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: broad leaves, foliage plant, high humidity
• Also known as: King Anthurium, Queen Anthurium

Care Guide

• Light: Place in bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every 1-2 months during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Anthurium veitchii?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Anthurium veitchii?

It likes Place in bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Anthurium veitchii safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Anthurium veitchii good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain high humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every 1-2 months during the growing season..