Anthurium draconopterum

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Anthurium draconopterum - GROW TROPICALS

Anthurium draconopterum

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Anthurium draconopterum is a striking aroid known for its elongated, deeply lobed leaves that give it a distinctive, dragon-like appearance. Its species epithet draconopterum means "with dragon-like parts". The leaves are dark green with a leathery texture and prominent veins, which add to its dramatic presence. This plant is a relatively rare species within the Anthurium genus, prised by collectors for its unique foliage and slow, steady growth habit.

Native to: Anthurium draconopterum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in regions of Colombia and Ecuador. In the wild, it grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant, often in shaded, humid environments.

Water: This plant prefers consistently moist soil, but it is important to avoid waterlogging. Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry out, and ensure that the pot has adequate drainage. Using filtered or rainwater is ideal, as Anthurium species can be sensitive to the chlorine and salts found in tap water.

Light: Anthurium draconopterum thrives in bright, indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions but will grow more slowly, and its leaves may not reach their full potential in size and shape. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and cause damage.

Humidity: High humidity is crucial for this plant, with levels ideally above 70%. This makes it well-suited for grow tent or cabinet cultivation or for placement in a room with a humidifier. Regular misting can also help maintain the necessary humidity, which supports healthy leaf development and prevents the edges from browning.

Temperature: This Anthurium prefers warm temperatures between 18°C and 25°C. It is sensitive to cold and should be protected from temperatures below 15°C. Keep it away from cold draughts, air conditioners, and heating vents to avoid stress and potential damage to the foliage.

Please Note: There is some cosmetic damage to the oldest leaf. This won't affect the health of the plant.

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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.

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 so they are in active growth when arriving with you.

The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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