Anthurium Plowmanii

Name: Anthurium Plowmanii
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-ATH-PLO-5-MA5WT
Price: 74.00 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Bright Indirect Light 2-4 in./yr Growth

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Anthurium Plowmanii Information

About & Sizing

About The Anthurium Plowmanii

Meet the Anthurium plowmanii—a striking tropical plant adored for its large, rippled leaves that adds texture to any plant collection. Despite its exotic looks, it's relatively easy to care for—thriving in bright, indirect light with infrequent watering (no soggy roots, please!). If you're looking to ease into the world of Anthuriums, this hardy beauty is the perfect place to start!

Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Small plant measures between 9-12 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water weekly, allowing half the soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in bright indirect light to some morning direct sun, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Not suited for harsh afternoon sun or low light conditions.

Humidity Requirements

Anthuriums do not like dry air, so be sure to keep relative humidity around the plant between 40-80%. Consider incorporating a humidifier to boost humidity levels more consistently if the air in the home is dry.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Discolored leaves on a Anthurium plowmanii are typically stress signals related to moisture, light, or humidity issues. Yellowing is mainly contributed by overwatering, especially if it's accompanied by moist or soggy soil. Brown, crispy edges or tips are usually a sign of low humidity or underwatering. It can also indicate chemical burn from minerals building up in soil from either hard tap water or synthetic fertilizer. Try upgrading to distilled water or rain water, and boost your room's humidity with a humidifier.

Why are my Anthurium plowmanii leaves turning yellow or brown?

Discolored leaves on a Anthurium plowmanii are typically stress signals related to moisture, light, or humidity issues. Yellowing is mainly contributed by overwatering, especially if it's accompanied by moist or soggy soil. Brown, crispy edges or tips are usually a sign of low humidity or underwatering. It can also indicate chemical burn from minerals building up in soil from either hard tap water or synthetic fertilizer. Try upgrading to distilled water or rain water, and boost your room's humidity with a humidifier.

A mature indoor specimen can have a total rosette diameter of 4-6 feet across. Individual leaves can easily reach 3-5 feet long and up to a foot wide under ideal conditions!

How big does an Anthurium plowmanii get?

A mature indoor specimen can have a total rosette diameter of 4-6 feet across. Individual leaves can easily reach 3-5 feet long and up to a foot wide under ideal conditions!

Yes, Anthurium plowmanii does bloom indoors if provided with optimal conditions. However, like most aroids, it is grown for its foliage rather than its flowers.

Does Anthurium plowmanii bloom, and what do the flowers look like?

Yes, Anthurium plowmanii does bloom indoors if provided with optimal conditions. However, like most aroids, it is grown for its foliage rather than its flowers.

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