Anthurium Pallidiflorum

Anthurium Pallidiflorum

A pendant strap-leaf anthurium native to the cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia, growing as an epiphyte in the perpetually moist montane understory. Grown for its extraordinarily long, narrow, strap-like velvet leaves that hang freely and can reach several feet in length while remaining only a few inches wide. An elevated or hanging position is essential to allow the leaves to hang to their full length without folding or coiling.

• Light: Bright to moderate indirect light; protect the velvet surface from direct harsh sun which bleaches and damages the texture.

• Soil: Chunky, open epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir with excellent drainage; never waterlogged.

• Temperature/Humidity: Warm temperatures between 64-80°F; high humidity of 70-80% is essential for the velvet surface quality and cleanest leaf emergence.

• Watering: Keep consistently but lightly moist — allow only the top inch to approach dryness between waterings. Never waterlog; never allow to dry out fully.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during active growth; dilute to half strength. Reduce in winter.