Anthurium ovatifolium · Plant reference

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Anthurium ovatifolium is an aroid of wet tropical habitats in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, named for its oval leaves.

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.

Oval leaves and red berries; the berries separate it from similar species such as A. lentii. Placed in section Digitinervium.

Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in wet tropical habitats.

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.