Anthurium magnificum
4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Taxonomy
Anthurium magnificum
Anthurium
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Anthurium magnificum
Water
How often to water your Anthurium magnificum
every 9
Anthurium magnificum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Anthurium magnificum in your home
a window
Anthurium magnificum may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Anthurium magnificum in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Anthurium magnificum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Anthurium magnificum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Anthurium magnificum prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Anthurium magnificum may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Anthurium magnificum doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Anthurium magnificum does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Anthurium magnificum should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
It’s common for Anthurium magnificum to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Anthurium magnificum is native to the Americas.
Propagation
Anthurium magnificum can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Anthurium magnificum
Anthurium magnificum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 3
Survivor 1
11/21/2021
Love the veins on the large leaves.
Found that its difficult to make this plant happy on purely grow light when the leaves are at least 12 inches long.
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
10/03/2021
An absolute favourite, so incredibly rewarding however it is a pricey plant so would not recommend to beginnings unless your prepared to possibly loose it. Trial and error baby.
With high humidity and bright indirect light this Bub will forever love you with its leaves.
Large, lush leaves
07/20/2021
Stunning foliage! I wouldn’t recommend it to a beginner due to its price but once you get the hang of anthuriums it’s so rewarding!
Large, lush leaves
