Anthurium luxurians × regale

🌿 The Anthurium luxurians × regale is a stunning hybrid anthurium that combines the best traits of both parent species. This tropical aroid belongs to the Araceae family and originates from the rainforests of Central and South America, where anthuriums grow as epiphytes or terrestrial plants in humid, shaded environments. This particular hybrid is considered an intermediate-level plant, requiring consistent care but rewarding growers with impressive foliage. Here's a fun fact: anthuriums are among the longest-blooming houseplants, with individual flowers lasting several weeks to months.
FOLIAGE AND GROWTH HABIT
This hybrid displays an upright growth habit with large, velvety leaves that can reach substantial sizes when mature. The foliage showcases deep green colouration with prominent pale veining that creates a striking contrast across the leaf surface. Leaves emerge with a quilted, textured appearance that gives them a luxurious, almost three-dimensional quality. The velvety texture invites touch and adds visual depth to any plant collection.
FLOWER DETAILS
The Anthurium luxurians × regale produces typical anthurium flowers consisting of a spadix and spathe. The spathe is usually a creamy white to pale green colour, while the spadix displays subtle purple or burgundy tones. These flowers lack significant fragrance but offer a sculptural, elegant aesthetic that complements the dramatic foliage. Flowering can occur year-round with proper care, though it's most common during warmer months. To encourage blooming, maintain consistent warmth, provide bright indirect light, and ensure the plant receives adequate fertilizer during the growing season.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

🌞 Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sun which can scorch the velvety leaves. Needs approximately 6-8 hours of filtered light daily. East or north-facing windows work well.
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, water approximately twice weekly; reduce to once weekly in winter. Bottom watering or gentle top watering works best to avoid water sitting on leaves.
🌡️ Humidity: Requires high humidity between 60-80%. Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or group with other plants to maintain moisture levels.
🪴 Soil: Needs a chunky, well-draining mix. Combine orchid bark, perlite, peat moss, and charcoal for ideal aeration and moisture retention.
🏺 Potting: Use a pot with drainage holes, preferably terracotta or ceramic for breathability. Choose a pot 2-5 cm larger than the root ball. Repot every 18-24 months or when roots emerge from drainage holes.
🌱 Growth rate: Moderate growth speed. Expect 2-4 new leaves over six months with proper care. Within a year, the plant can increase in size by 20-30%. Mature specimens can reach 60-90 cm in height with leaves spanning 30-50 cm.
👩‍🌾 Fertilizing: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce to every 6-8 weeks in fall and winter. Use a formulation suitable for aroids.
🐾 Pet friendly: No. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs due to calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested.

WHERE TO PUT IT
This anthurium thrives in bathrooms with good natural light, where humidity levels stay naturally high. It also does well in living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices when placed near a humidifier or grouped with other tropical plants. Position it on a plant stand or shelf where its dramatic foliage can be appreciated at eye level. Avoid placing it near heating vents, air conditioners, or drafty windows, as temperature fluctuations and dry air can stress the plant and damage the delicate leaves.
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