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5.0 out of 5 (5 experiences)


Taxonomy
Anthurium clarinervium
Anthurium
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

How often to water your Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

every 9
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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

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Finding light for Velvet Cardboard Anthurium in your home

a window
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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 Velvet Cardboard Anthurium in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

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 Velvet Cardboard Anthurium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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 Velvet Cardboard Anthurium 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
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium is native to the Americas.
Propagation
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
Care Summary for Velvet Cardboard Anthurium
Velvet Cardboard Anthurium
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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









Mine is only a baby but has put out 3 new leaves in the 2 months I’ve had her! I have her in a greenhouse cabinet under grow lights for now but am hoping to have her elsewhere in the house once she’s more mature.
I have her in a chunky mix with sphag moss top dressing around the upper roots that are above the soil for humidity. She gets watered with distilled water every 10-17 days :-).



