Anthurium brownii · Plant reference

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Anthurium brownii is an aroid of tropical forests from Costa Rica to Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, growing from sea level to about 1,200 m.

Pet safety: Listed as a problem for dogs and cats: contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth if chewed. General guidance for the genus
People: Poisonous if eaten (low severity): calcium oxalate causes drooling, mouth and lip swelling, trouble swallowing and vomiting; sap irritates skin and eyes. General guidance for the genus

Light: Bright, indirect light; direct sun can scorch the leaves, and too little light slows growth and reduces flowering. General guidance for the genus
Water: Water when the surface of the mix feels dry; rainwater or purified water is preferred. Overwatering leads to root rot. General guidance for the genus
Humidity: Warm, very humid air; leaf tips turn brown when humidity is too low. General guidance for the genus
Temperature: About 18–29 °C (65–85 °F). General guidance for the genus
Soil: Moist but well-drained, slightly acidic mix. General guidance for the genus
Propagation: Stem cuttings or seed. General guidance for the genus
Hardiness: Tropical; will not survive winter outdoors outside tropical climates. General guidance for the genus

“General guidance for the genus” marks advice sourced for the genus as a whole rather than this species.

Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, in tropical forest from sea level to 1,200 m.

Described in 1876 from material collected by Gustav Wallis and named after the botanist N. E. Brown.

Difficulty: Not recorded
Temperature: About 18–29 °C (65–85 °F).
Humidity: Warm, very humid air; leaf tips turn brown when humidity is too low.