Name: Anthurium recavum
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: ANTHRECAV17
Price: 59.99 GBP
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Anthurium recavum is a striking member of the Araceae family, known for its deeply textured, leathery leaves with a unique metallic sheen. The foliage has prominently sunken lateral veins, giving it an undulating, wavy appearance. New leaves emerge in a light brown shade, transitioning to a rich, dark green as they mature. Its slow growth habit and compact size make it ideal for indoor environments.

This species is characterised by its upright growth pattern and preference for stable growing conditions. It benefits from a stable environment that mimics its natural habitat, focusing on high humidity and bright, indirect light.

Native to

Anthurium recavum is native to the rainforests of Colombia, particularly in the Valle del Cauca region along the Cordillera Occidental. It inhabits lower montane and premontane wet forests at elevations ranging from 600 to 2,100 metres. In the wild, it grows both on the forest floor and epiphytically, adapting to varying conditions.

Water

This plant thrives with consistently moist soil but is sensitive to overwatering. Allow the top layer of the potting mix to dry slightly between waterings to avoid waterlogging. Adjust watering frequency based on environmental factors, ensuring the roots remain healthy and well-drained.

Light

Anthurium recavum prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate lower light levels, but its distinctive foliage develops best with ample indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight should be avoided, as it can scorch the leaves and damage their delicate texture.

Humidity

High humidity is essential for this plant, ideally between 60% and 70%. If your indoor environment has lower humidity levels, consider using a humidifier, grouping plants together, or placing the pot on a tray of moist pebbles. Its need for humidity also makes it an excellent choice for a terrarium setting.

Temperature

This species grows best in temperatures ranging from 16°C to 26°C. It is sensitive to cold and should be kept away from drafts or temperatures below 16°C. Maintaining a consistent temperature range supports its slow but steady growth indoors.

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Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.

We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.

We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.

That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for. Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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