Queen anthurium guide
Anthurium warocqueanum, also called Anthurium warocqueanum, warocqueanum, queen
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- 70% or higher. It needs a cabinet or greenhouse.
- Temperature
- 18 to 27°C (65 to 80°F). Keep above 15°C (60°F).
- Soil
- Chunky mix of orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth pain and drooling.
- Difficulty
- Fussy
- Mature size
- Leaves 60 cm to 1 m (2 to 3 ft) long
- Propagation
- Division, or stem pieces with aerial roots
- Where to buy
- Collector
This page covers what makes queen anthurium different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the anthurium care guide.
What it is
Queen anthurium has long, narrow, dark green velvet leaves with pale silver veins. On a mature plant, each leaf can hang 1 m (3 ft) long or more. It climbs in the wild, in the cloud forests of Colombia. It is one of the most wanted collector plants.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| Queen anthurium | Long, narrow, hanging velvet | Leaves many times longer than wide |
| Crystal anthurium | Heart-shaped, white veins | Wide hearts, not long straps |
| King anthurium, Anthurium veitchii | Long, glossy, with deep ribs | Shiny, ribbed leaves, not velvet |
Care differences
Queen anthurium needs high humidity, 70% or more, all the time. In most homes, that means a glass cabinet or a small greenhouse with a humidifier. Dry air stalls new leaves or kills them.
Mount it on a moss pole or plank so it can climb. Keep the mix moist but airy.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut a stem with at least one node and aerial root. Root it in moist sphagnum in high humidity.
Pet safety
It contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats and dogs.
Buying it
Queen anthurium is sold at specialty shops and online, often for a high price. Look for a healthy growing tip and roots. Ask whether it was grown in a cabinet. Have a humid setup ready before it arrives.