This plant grows best with well-drained soil, moderate humidity, and bright, indirect light.
Soil
These are epiphytic plants, meaning they can grow on trees in their natural jungle habitat.
Simulate these conditions with a chunky, loose, well-drained potting mix that holds moisture.
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Water
Anthurium veitchii prefers soil that’s evenly moist but not soggy and never completely dry.
Water your plant when the top inch or two of soil has begun to dry out.
Rather than watering on a set schedule, check the soil moisture regularly and water as needed.
Keep plants away from cold, drafty windows, air conditioning vents, or exterior doors.
They are the same species and have very similar traits with a few small differences.
The narrow form has slightly narrower, more elongated leaves along with more and thinner ribs.
Wide-throw in anthurium veitchii may be more tolerant of standard indoor humidity than the narrow throw in.
Pruning
Anthurium veitchii doesn’t need regular pruning.
Propagating Anthurium Veitchii
It’s easy to propagate anthurium veitchii by dividing mature plants.
Here’s how to propagate anthurium veitchii.
Press the seeds lightly into the growing medium.
Enclose the trays in a clear plastic bag or use a tight-fitting clear plastic cover.
Put the seeds in a warm place (at least 70F ) with bright, indirect light.
Inspect plants regularly for signs of damage and act quickly totreat the infestation.
Avoid overwatering plants and give them good air circulation and warm temperatures to help prevent these diseases.
Cut back on watering and let the soil dry out completely before watering again.
In severe cases, repotting in fresh soil and pruning away damaged roots and leaves may be required.
Move the plant further from the light source or use a sheer curtain to filter light.
Cut back damaged leaves.
Check soil moisture and light conditions and adjust accordingly.
Anthurium veitchii is somewhat rare, especially the narrow key in that’s grown from seed.
Anthurium Diseases: Identification and Control in Commercial Greenhouse Operations.University of Florida IFAS Extension.
Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Anthurium.University of Florida IFAS Extension.
