Turtle Shell Anthurium

Anthurium peltigerum

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Regular price £24.99 Sale price £17.99
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Turtle Shell Anthurium

Anthurium peltigerum

Regular price £17.99 £24.99 Sale price
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Regular price £24.99 Sale price £17.99
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Anthurium peltigerum

Anthurium peltigerum

12cm

£17.99

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Anthurium peltigerum is a captivating epiphytic plant known for its unique, shield-shaped leaves and intricate venation, making it a standout addition to any aroid collection.

The foliage is thick, leathery, and dotted with fine glandular punctuations across the surface. It is a compact grower with an upright to semi-trailing habit and a genuine rarity among collector Anthuriums.

Origins
Native to the lower montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador, Anthurium peltigerium grows as an epiphyte or lithophyte at elevations between 400 and 1,400 metres in humid, shaded conditions.

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

Diameter 12cm
Approx Height 25-50cm
  • 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 peltigerum

Anthurium peltigerum is a rewarding challenge of a houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 18°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for Kitchen

Care level

Rewarding Challenge

Demanding. It wants consistent humidity, light and warmth, so it suits you best once you have a few plants under your belt.

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 18°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
Turtle Shell 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!

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Customers praised this Anthurium as "stunning" and "gorgeous," with healthy specimens and "amazing root systems." Most appreciated the "well packaged" delivery. Some noted plants were "smaller than expected" or "tiny," requiring time to mature. One shopper reported damage and poor quality. Despite minor cosmetic issues, most felt confident their plants would thrive.

  • Really nice plants far better than expected, healthy, standing upright straight from packaging
  • Stunning plant, bigger than expected and so well packaged
  • They're healthy with amazing root systems. No signs of pests!
  • 5 stars: 17 (77%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (14%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Mark S.
Stunning

Stunning plant, bigger than expected and so well packaged

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Rowan T.
Great company, pretty much good all around

Ordered a few plants from these people before but they almost always come in great condition. This one had some minor cosmetic damage in the form of a snapped leaf but still a lovely plant all around.

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Sharon S.
My second Anthurium

Treated myself to another Anthurium, whilst it was a bargain, so far it seems to be growing well, bought the Anthurium potting mix.

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Niko B.
It was ok

It was ok , 3 plants arrived immaculate unfortunately one was bare rooted , now they sitting in green house to acclimate but looking ok, delivery time was long and I was informed about moving nursery after I placed my order so not ok really as I had to leave for couple of days week after , luckily plants arrived day before my departure, contact with seller was good but quite plane and “robotic” , that’s all thanks

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Rebecca P.
A. Peltigerum

A perfect little baby I managed to get at a bargain price. Thanks GT, can't wait to see it get bigger :relaxed:️

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Diane Mitchell (United Kingdom)
6cm

Looking lovely. I have a feeling I'm going to have it for years 😀

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Leigh

Great little plant. Very healthy

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Leigh

Great little plant. Very healthy

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Lauren C.
Stunning plants as always

Gorgeous little tot, super healthy and arrived well packed as literally always. GT will always be my go to.

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Michelle

Damaged … poor quality

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Malgorzata W.
Anthurium peltigerium

Amazing plant. Arrived with no issues, ideal condition. Fully recommended!

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Catarina C.
Cute

Healthy and growing quickly

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Rupert W.
Excellent Quality

Very Happy with the plants delivered - Good quality, well packaged - Every confidence they will become beautiful specimen plants

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Laura N.
Stunning

Lush good sized plant very healthy and good packaging

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Toby H.
Fantastic!

Really nice quality plants and surprisingly well packaged

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Ian P.
Awesome

Really nice plants far better then expected, healthy, no leaf trouble, standing upright straight from the packaging which in itself is very well done. will defo buy from this shop again.

H
Helene T.
Smaller than the picture but healthy plant!

Recieved a healty young plant

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Emily R.
A really lovely looking plant

Its absolutely gorgeous

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Hannah H.
Healthy but tiny

Cute little plant but wow it's absolutely tiny. It'll take a year before it looks like the one in the photo. Healthy though.

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charlotte c.
Swell!!

Lovely plants. . .
Firstly, theyre healthy with amazing root systems. No signs of pests, and even imperfect are perfect! The soils used are eh, horrible. However after a few weeks settling in you'll want to love and repot your plant anyway.
Packaging is perfect, be sure to add a heatpack if its chilly!

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Angie P.
Stunning

Stunning plants as always. Never disappoints

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paul m.
perfect!

fine specimens as always