Velvet Shield Anthurium

Anthurium magnificum

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Regular price £13.99 Sale price £5.99
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Velvet Shield Anthurium

Anthurium magnificum

Regular price £5.99 £13.99 Sale price
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Regular price £13.99 Sale price £5.99
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Anthurium magnificum

Anthurium magnificum

6cm

£5.99

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Anthurium magnificum produces broad, heart-shaped leaves with a deep, dark green velvet surface and prominent, silvery-white veining that stands out in sharp contrast. The texture is rich and tactile, and the leaves grow large, giving each one real visual weight. New leaves emerge with a warm bronze or burgundy tone before darkening. It is a terrestrial, non-climbing Anthurium that stays relatively compact, making it a strong focal point on a desk or shelf.

Origins
Native to Colombia, Anthurium magnificum grows terrestrially in humid tropical forest at low to moderate elevations, typically in shaded conditions on the forest floor.

Soil and Substrate
Our Anthurium Premium Potting Mix is peat-free and formulated for demanding Anthuriums. It is comprised of bark, charcoal, coco husk, lava rock, and pumice for long-lasting structure and root aeration.

Diameter 6cm
Approx Height 10-20cm
  • Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

    It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

    If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
  • Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

    If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

    That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
  • There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

    Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

    When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

    We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
  • First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

    Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

    It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

    Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

    Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
  • Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

    During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

    That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

    The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit. Whether grown in our own nursery or sourced from trusted partner growers, every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something isn't right on arrival, we'll make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.

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How to care for Anthurium magnificum

Anthurium magnificum is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 15°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for Kitchen

Care level

A Little Effort

One thing to get right. Stay on top of that and the rest is straightforward.

Light

Bright indirect

Close to a bright window but out of direct sun. A metre back, or behind a sheer curtain, is about right.

What does bright indirect light mean?

Water

drydamp
Let the compost dry top 2 to 3cm before watering again.

Let top few cm dry out

Push a finger in. Water when the top 2 to 3cm of compost feels dry, then let it drain freely.

Humidity

Needs high humidity

Wants 60% or more. Best in a bathroom, a cabinet, or with a humidifier. Dry air shows up as crisp brown leaf edges.

Should I mist my houseplants?

Temperature

Keep above 15°C

Warm (15C+)

Wants steady warmth. Keep it away from draughts, cold glass and unheated rooms over winter.

Pets and children

Toxic if eaten

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Sourced from ASPCA and NC State toxicity records. If a pet does eat any houseplant, ring your vet.

Type & growth habit

HabitUpright
Plant typeAroidFoliage houseplant
Also known as
Velvet Shield Anthurium
Genus
Anthurium

What Our Customers Say

“Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.”

Emily P.

“Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.”

James R.

“Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.”

Sophie L.

Packaged with Care

Packaged with Care

Every order is hand-packed in eco-friendly, protective packaging - refined through thousands of deliveries to ensure your plant arrives healthy, hydrated, and looking its best.

Backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee.

Perfect for Gifting

Perfect for Gifting

From rare collector’s pieces to easy-care favourites, our plants arrive fully potted and ready to enjoy. Add a personalised note at checkout for a thoughtful finishing touch.

Delivered fresh, beautiful, and gift-ready.

Sustainability at Heart

Sustainability at Heart

All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

Good for your home - and the planet.

See What's In the Box!

See behind the box with these awesome unboxing videos from some of our favourite Youtubers.

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Customers praised this healthy houseplant for its "beautiful leaves" with "lovely texture/sheen" and vibrant moss-colored foliage. Most found it "bigger than expected," though one noted it was "significantly smaller than photo." Shoppers appreciated "exceptional" packaging and plant condition upon arrival, with new growth already emerging.

  • Looked much prettier in real life than in the pictures
  • Absolutely stunning examples. Packaged so carefully and properly
  • Has already pushed out a new leaf in my care
  • 5 stars: 39 (98%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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I. S.
Prettier than stock photos

Looked much prettier in real life than in the pictures. Leaves have lovely texture / sheen. Looks healthy too.

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Helene T.
Healthy young plant

With new growth already coming through!

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Claudia C.
Such a beautiful healthy plant!

Lovely plant, beautiful leaves and the expected size and quality from Grow Tropical

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Maria R.
Lovely plant. Taller than expected

Lovely plant. Taller than expected and healthy new growth. There was the smallest kink in the newest leaf. Healthy roots visible too!

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Lauren B.
My magnificum arrived in perfect

My magnificum arrived in perfect condition, a great addition to my collection!

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Emily C.
Arrived really healthy! Excited to

Arrived really healthy! Excited to grow this one!

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Josie H.
Has already pushed out a

Has already pushed out a new leaf in my care, can’t wait for it to size up.

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Matthew

Bigger than i thought, really nice plant

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Marta (United Kingdom)
6cm

Cute little addition to the collaction!

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Nikki C.
Lovely plant

Lovely plant

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Michelle R.
Beautiful little plant

Arrived in excellent condition, as they always do from Grow Tropicals. Healthy and happy when it arrived.

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J.P.

full, large beautiful leaves in perfect condition

J
J

full, large beautiful leaves in perfect condition

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Louis M.
Amazing plant and really healthy.

Amazing plant and really healthy. Plant was significantly smaller than photo but still really good

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Rebecca B.
Mini version

I ordered the mini version of this, mainly so I can watch it grow, the leaves are a lovely moss colour with the beautiful Anthurium pattern.

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George B.
Plants in exceptional condition as

Plants in exceptional condition as always

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Pawel

Beautiful, big and healthy plant!

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Pawel

Beautiful, big and healthy plant!

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Terence C.
A big one, healthy plant

A big one, healthy plant :grinning:

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Barrie C.
Excellent service, I will be

Excellent service, I will be recommending you to my friends

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Christina

My second order and I am obsessed. Packaged so carefully and properly for winter and the plants just took my breath away. Absolutely stunning examples. Thank you very much for another order. Would highly recommend.

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Christina

My second order and I am obsessed. Packaged so carefully and properly for winter and the plants just took my breath away. Absolutely stunning examples. Thank you very much for another order. Would highly recommend.

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Amy-Louise A.
Beautiful plant very healthy

Beautiful plant very healthy

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N.H.

Lovely plant

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Trudy

Lovely plant

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sara G.
Arrived with one leaf damaged

Arrived with one leaf damaged BUT it's due to that leave not fully hardened off. It has other leaves on the way.

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Dana N.
Amazing choice of plants and

Amazing choice of plants and soil. Plants arrived healthy as it was packed very well. Definitely buying again!

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Jenny M.
Beautiful anthurium clarinervium, now adopted

Beautiful anthurium clarinervium, now adopted as my most favourite houseplant! Thank you

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We hope to see you again soon :blush:

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Tamara G.
Beautiful healthy plant, and bigger

Beautiful healthy plant, and bigger than I expected which is always nice

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Chanelle W.
Gorgeous plant

Gorgeous plant

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Mark

Another order and another stunning plant.packaging once amazing with no damage.thank you Grow Tropicals 👍