Anthurium 'Queen of Hearts' (babyplant)

Anthurium ‘Queen of Hearts’ is a rare and striking variety, renowned for its large, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and pronounced veins that create a dramatic visual effect. This impressive plant is a true focal point in any collection, valued both for its impressive size and its lush appearance.

With vigorous growth and leaves that can reach over 90 cm in length, ‘Queen of Hearts’ brings an exotic and refined air to any indoor space. Native to the tropical regions of South America, this variety thrives in environments with high humidity and filtered light, adapted to grow both as an epiphyte and in well-drained soils.

Botanical characteristics

✔ Leaves: Large, heart-shaped, with a velvety surface and prominent veins, offering a sculptural look.

✔ Stem: Short and thick, able to support the heavy leaves and develop aerial roots.

✔ Inflorescence: Elegant, cylindrical spadix, accompanied by a thin and delicate spathe, green or pale yellowish in color.

✔ Flowers: Small and discreet, arranged on the spadix and pollinated by insects specific to its native environment.

✔ Fruits: Red or orange berries at maturity, containing seeds that can be used for propagation.

Care instructions

To maintain the health and beauty of this royal Anthurium, it is essential to recreate its natural growing conditions:

🌿 Light: Preferably strong indirect light or partial shade. It does not tolerate direct sunlight, which can burn the delicate leaves.

🌡️ Temperature: Grows best between 18-26°C. Does not tolerate temperatures below 14°C, being sensitive to cold.

💦 Humidity: Requires a high level of humidity (above 50%, ideally around 70%). It is recommended to mist the leaves and use a humidifier to prevent the edges of the leaves from drying out.

💧 Watering: The soil should be kept lightly moist but not soaked. Water when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch, using chlorine-free water or rainwater.

🌱 Substrate: A well-aerated and well-drained mix, composed of pine bark, perlite, peat, and sphagnum moss, similar to that used for orchids or other epiphytes.

🌿 Fertilizing: Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer (NPK 20-20-20) every 2-4 weeks during the active growing period (spring-summer).

🪴 Repotting: Recommended every 2-3 years to ensure root development in fresh and well-aerated substrate.

Note: Sensitive foliage - specimens may show defects/scars on the leaves. This aspect is considered normal.

Height with pot included: approx. 6 cm