Genus guide
Anthurium — 117 species
Part of the Aroids family (Araceae)
Anthuriums are a striking genus of tropical aroids grown for their glossy spathes or spectacular velvety foliage — species such as Anthurium clarinervium, Crystal Anthurium, and King Anthurium are collector favourites. They prefer bright, indirect light and consistently warm conditions. Water when the top half of the soil dries out, and provide high humidity for best results. All Anthurium species are toxic to cats and dogs; they contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout the plant, which cause oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal distress on ingestion.
All Anthurium species we cover
- Anthurium
- Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
- Anthurium 'Black Love'
- Anthurium 'Black Queen'
- Anthurium 'Livium'
- Anthurium 'Pterodactyl'
- Anthurium amnicola
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Alabama'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Baby Pink'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Baron'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Bianco'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasy Love'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozohara'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Kozue'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Lila'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Midori'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Orange Hot'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Pacora'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Pierrot'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'President'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Purple Victory'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Roseum'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Roxane'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Roxanne'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Rubrum'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropic Sunset'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical'
- Anthurium Andreanum
- Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate'
- Anthurium Angamarcanum
- Anthurium arisaemoides
- Anthurium bakeri
- Anthurium berriozabalense
- Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet)
- Anthurium brownii
- Anthurium Chamberlainii
- Anthurium clarinervium (Velvet Cardboard Anthurium)
- Anthurium Clarinervium × Crystallinum
- Anthurium clidemioides
- Anthurium consobrinum
- Anthurium Coriaceum
- Anthurium corrugatum
- Anthurium crystallinum x magnificum
- Anthurium cutucuense
- Anthurium Dark Mama
- Anthurium debile
- Anthurium digynum
- Anthurium dolichostachyum
- Anthurium Dorayaki
- Anthurium eminens
- Anthurium faustomirandae
- Anthurium gracile
- Anthurium jenmanii
- Anthurium Kunthii
- Anthurium lancifolium
- Anthurium leuconeurum
- Anthurium Magnificum
- Anthurium Magnificum × Crystallinum
- Anthurium marmoratum
- Anthurium metallicum
- Anthurium microspadix
- Anthurium Nigrolaminum
- Anthurium nymphaeifolium
- Anthurium ochranthum
- Anthurium ovatifolium
- Anthurium Pedatum
- Anthurium pentaphyllum
- Anthurium plowmanii
- Anthurium podophyllum
- Anthurium polyschistum
- Anthurium queremalense
- Anthurium radicans
- Anthurium radicans x dressleri
- Anthurium Ravenii
- Anthurium recavum
- Anthurium Reflexinervium
- Anthurium Rotundistigma
- Anthurium Salgarense
- Anthurium salvinii
- Anthurium scandens
- Anthurium scherzerianum 'Rothschildianum'
- Anthurium subsignatum
- Anthurium Timbuiquense
- Anthurium Warocqueanum × Andreanum
- Anthurium watermaliense
- Anthurium x 'Ace of Spades'
- Anthurium x 'Dark Mama'
- Anthurium x 'Vittarifolium Hybrid'
- Balao Anthurium
- Bird's Nest Anthurium
- Black Velvet Anthurium
- Carla Black's Anthurium
- Crystal Anthurium
- Dressler's Anthurium
- Fingers Anthurium
- Flamingo Flower
- Forget's Anthurium
- Hookeri Anthurium
- King Anthurium
- Luxurians Anthurium
- Pale Anthurium
- Pink Anthurium
- Queen Anthurium
- Regal Anthurium
- Splendid Anthurium
- Strap-Leaf Anthurium
- Tulip Anthurium
- Villena's Velvet Anthurium
- White Anthurium
Anthurium — frequently asked questions
Are Anthurium plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Anthurium are not pet-safe. Of the 117 Anthurium species in the Growli library, 117 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Anthurium plants need?
Most Anthurium do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Anthurium easy to care for?
Anthurium are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Anthurium varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 117 Anthurium species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Anthurium, the rest follow closely.
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