Anthurium album
Anthurium album · Araceae
⚠️ Anthurium : cristaux d'oxalate de calcium dans toutes les parties. Ingestion provoque irritation buccale, dysphagie chez chats, chiens, enfants.
The gardener's calendar
Anthurium album is in full bloom: enjoy it, watch watering in hot weather and let spent flowers feed pollinators before pruning.
ID card
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Blooming
- May to September
- Adult size
- Up to 150 cm in height
- Growth
- Moderate to fast
- Hardiness
- Frost-tender (indoor cultivation)
- Origin
- South America (Colombia)
- Leaf type
- Large, lanceolate, deep green
✓ Taxonomy verifiedSource: AI estimate · hardiness: reliability medium.
Expert tips
The key tip
White anthurium needs humid air, dappled light, and very aerated substrate. Water regularly without leaving stagnant water.
The common mistake
Planting in dense standard potting soil and watering excessively: rapid root rot; or planting it too deep, burying the root ball.
The pro's trick
Grow it in aerated substrate (orchid mix: pine bark, moss, charcoal); mist it every 2-3 days with a fine spray bottle rather than watering the pot.
Care
Light
Anthurium album appreciates bright, indirect light. Place it near a window without direct sun exposure, which could scorch the leaves. Partial exposure is ideal for beautiful growth and regular blooming.
Watering
Water regularly while keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged. Let the surface dry slightly between waterings. In winter, reduce watering frequency. Prefer soft or filtered water to avoid spots on the leaves.
Substrate and Drainage
Use rich, aerated, well-draining potting soil, ideally enriched with peat or coconut fiber. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. A perforated pot placed on a stand facilitates water drainage.
Fertilizer
Fertilize monthly during the growing season (spring-summer) with a balanced, diluted fertilizer. Reduce applications in fall-winter. Fertilizer rich in phosphorus promotes blooming.
Pruning and Maintenance
Regularly remove dead or damaged leaves to stimulate growth. Faded inflorescences can be removed. This plant doesn't require drastic pruning but appreciates a well-aerated environment.
Pests and Diseases
Watch for spider mites and mealybug attacks indoors. Excess stagnant humidity can promote rot. Ventilate regularly and inspect the undersides of leaves. Quickly isolate any infected plant.
Did you know?
Anthurium album is appreciated by collectors for its deep green leaves and its very elegant cream-white inflorescences, progressively turning green as they age. The Anthurium genus contains more than 900 species, many of which originate from the tropical rainforests of South America where they grow as epiphytes on trees.
Where to buy it
Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding spells of intense heat. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, April, May, September.
Add this plant to my garden →Plants from the same family
- Calla lilyZantedeschia aethiopica
- TaroColocasia esculenta
- Giant taroAlocasia macrorrhizos
- Tree PhilodendronThaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
- Anthurium roseumAnthurium roseum
- ZZ plantZamioculcas zamiifolia
Tips generated and checked by Viridia — adapt them to your local climate.