About
This notable species, *Anthurium crystallinum*, is an evergreen perennial prized for its dark green, velvety, heart-shaped leaves that feature striking white veining, giving it a unique appearance.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant grows to approximately 90 cm (35 in) tall and wide. It features dark green, velvety-textured, heart-shaped leaves with prominent white veining. The inflorescence consists of a somewhat visually-undistinguished spathe and a pale green spadix, which ripens to red berries after pollination.
Distribution & habitat
Native to rainforest margins in Central and South America, ranging from Panama to Peru.
Cultivation notes
It requires a minimum temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) and can be cultivated indoors under glass, in a growroom, or as a houseplant. While widely bred and hybridized, it is considered somewhat delicate and is not recommended for novice gardeners.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate