Anthurium Veitchii

Meet the King Anthurium. This Anthurium veitchii plant is famous for its deeply ribbed, rippled leaves that hang like quilted green banners, and it's one of the most sought-after anthuriums a collector can own.

Native to the cloud forests of Colombia, it grows as an epiphyte, perching on trees and letting its leaves drape downward. In the right spot those leaves keep getting longer with each new flush. New growth often emerges with a bronze or copper blush before settling into deep green, so every new leaf is a small event.

Care snapshot

• Light: Bright, indirect light. Shield it from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch those ribbed leaves.
• Water: When the top inch or so of mix feels dry. It likes steady moisture but never soggy roots, so use a chunky, airy aroid mix that drains fast.
• Difficulty: Intermediate. It rewards consistency and appreciates extra humidity, especially while new leaves are unfurling.
• Pet-safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or eaten; keep it out of reach.

What you'll receive

Plants are living things, so your King Anthurium will have its own character and may vary slightly from the photo. Every one is hand-picked by us before it heads your way.

Why you'll love it

Few plants have this much presence. Give it a high shelf or a hanging spot where those leaves can fall freely, and it turns into living architecture. If you've been waiting for the right anthurium to start (or crown) your collection, this is the one. Give it a home and watch it reign.