Anthurium 'Red Crystallinum' baby plant

Anthurium 'Red Crystallinum' is a prized horticultural form known for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves with clearly defined silver veins and the spectacular coloring of its new growth. Young leaves may emerge in shades of deep red, burgundy, copper, or purplish-red, gradually becoming deep green as they mature while retaining the strong vein contrast.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Commercial name: Anthurium 'Red Crystallinum'
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Tropical Anthurium grown for its ornamental foliage
• Growth habit: Compact to moderately sized, with leaves arranged in a rosette
• Leaves: Heart-shaped, velvety
• New leaves: Burgundy-red, copper, purplish-red, or reddish-pink
• Mature leaves: Deep green to very dark green
• Veins: Prominent, silvery white
• Growth: Moderate under stable conditions
• Uses: Houseplant, for collections of Anthurium and rare Araceae

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; intense direct sunlight may damage the velvety leaves
• Watering: Moderate; the substrate should be kept slightly moist but never permanently waterlogged
• Substrate: Very airy, well-draining, and rich in organic matter
• Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: Prefers approximately 18-28°C
• Ventilation: Good air circulation is important, especially in high humidity
• Fertilization: Moderate during the active growing period
• Cold tolerance: Does not tolerate frost and must be protected from low temperatures and cold drafts

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal development, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Anthurium & Hoya Substrate, with an airy structure and excellent drainage, suitable for the sensitive roots of velvety Anthuriums. The mix helps maintain a good balance between aeration, drainage, and moderate moisture retention.

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✨ What makes it special

• spectacular new leaves in burgundy-red shades
• very elegant velvety texture
• strongly contrasting silver veins
• the leaf color changes as the leaves mature
• each new leaf brings a different stage of coloration
• premium tropical appearance
• highly prized in collections of velvety-leaved Anthuriums
• ornamental even outside the flowering period

📌 Note

The red coloration of the leaves is particularly characteristic of new growth and does not remain at the same intensity permanently. As the leaf matures, the red, burgundy, or copper shades gradually turn deep green, while the veins remain contrasting. Color intensity may vary between specimens and depending on light and growing conditions.

The velvety leaves are sensitive to handling and may develop small spots, scratches, creases, dry edges, or other aesthetic imperfections resulting from growth, transport, or acclimatization. These characteristics do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Height including pot: approx. 12-15 cm

Decorative pot not included in the price.