The Anthurium warocqueanum plant is popularly known as “queen anthurium” among plant enthusiasts. The Queen anthurium is a broad-leaved plant spotting large velvety dark-green colored leaves. Their foliage is their main source of attraction, as they are hard to miss no matter where they are located. They produce large leaves with silvery veins that can be as thick as cardboard. When provided with proper care, their leaves can grow up to 1 meter in size.

The Queen Anthurium is a fast-growing perennial flowering plant and is part of the Araceae family. Queen Anthurium is one out of a thousand different species of the Anthurium genus (which is the largest in the Araceae family). Anthurium warocqueanum is native to the tropical rainforest of Columbia and is an epiphytic climber. They are considered rare and can be quite pricey to acquire, both online and in local plant stores.

The Queen Anthurium is ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces. So, if you are looking for an ornamental plant that will not only brighten your indoor and outdoor space but also scream “look at me!” to your guests, then check out the queen anthurium plant.

Plant Overview

Scientific name	Anthurium warocqueanum
Common name	Queen Anthurium.
Origin	Columbia.
Size	Between 3 to 4 feet on average.
Lighting	Bright, indirect sunlight.
Soil	Moist but also well-drained soil.
Temperature	68 – 86 °Fahrenheit ( 20 – 30 °Celsius).
Fertilizer	Diluted balanced fertilizer.
Toxicity	Toxic.
Propagation	Stem cutting.

Queen Anthurium Care

The Queen anthurium is an astonishing ornamental plant. It will require proper care and maintenance at all times to produce its signature foliage. Like other tropical plants, Anthurium warocqueanum needs a warm and humid environment to thrive. They can be grown in containers, pots, or hanging baskets and would require lots of attention compared to other tropical plants.

Light Requirements

The Queen Anthurium is a sun-loving plant. In their natural habitat, Queen anthuriums grow primarily under the rainforest canopy. That way, they are exposed to indirect sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees over them.

For proper and healthy growth, you should provide your queen anthurium with bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight, as their leaves are easily scorched by it.

When growing outdoors, a shaded location where the plant would be protected from direct sunlight would be ideal. For indoor cultivation, consider placing them in the east-facing window. This location would provide them with soft morning sunlight and also shade them against the afternoon rays.

Soil Requirements

The best growing medium for queen anthurium would be one that’s not only moist and well-draining but also well-aerated. A compacted soil would limit the movement of air and nutrients within the soil, causing the plant to starve.

Also, using a soggy or waterlogged soil mix can easily cause root rot. This is dangerous to our plants as it can cause stunted growth and eventually death.

So to avoid this, use soil that’s rich in peat moss, perlite, and organic materials. This will help improve drainage and soil structure. Maintain a soil pH level of 6.6 to 7.5 as well, as your queen anthurium will appreciate it.

Water Requirements

The watering requirements of the queen anthurium are not that stringent. Only water the plant when it is necessary, and that would be when the top part of the soil starts to dry up.

You must watch and understand your plants’ water needs before watering, as overwatering can cause more damage to your plant. Also, when watering, drench the whole plant till water starts dripping out through the pot or container drainage holes.

Ensure you water your queen anthurium consistently during the growing season. As winter approaches, the frequency of watering should be reduced to about once a week.

Fertilizer Requirements

Queen Anthurium, especially those grown in containers or hanging baskets, need to be fed at least weekly for proper growth. You can feed your queen anthurium with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer. Consider using one rich in phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium.

The fertilizer should be diluted in liquid to one-quarter of its original strength before applying it to your plant. The diluted fertilizer can be applied when watering the plant and should be done once a week during the growing season.

As fall approaches, limit the frequency of fertilization. And in winter, your queen anthurium should be in a dormant state, so fertilization is not needed.

Temperature And Humidity

Just like every tropical plant, queen anthurium thrives better in warm and humid environments.

When growing your queen anthurium indoors, you should aim to keep your home temperature in the range of 68–86°F (20–30°C).

In terms of humidity, aim for a level of 70% or higher indoors. You can also place your potted queen anthurium on a pebble tray to provide more humidity for your plant.

Pruning

You can choose to prune your queen anthurium for a variety of reasons. It could be to control its size, for decorative purposes, or to rejuvenate the plant in general. Removal of aged, infected, and wilted leaves can also be done while pruning your plant.

When pruning, always ensure you start from the top, heading down. Also, ensure your pruning shears or scissors are sharp and disinfected to prevent the spread of diseases and infections.

Propagation

Queen Anthurium can easily be propagated through stem cutting. This is probably one of the easiest methods of propagating this rare plant.

You start by making a mature stem cutting from a healthy queen anthurium plant. Use clean and disinfected scissors to cut to avoid infecting the new plant. Also, ensure the stem still has some healthy leaves left on it before cutting.

You can choose to either dip the tip of the cutting in a growth hormone or not. This part is optional. You can now proceed to place your stem cutting in water. You can also choose to plant the cutting directly in an already prepared potting mix.

After a few weeks, your cutting should have developed some roots. If the roots reach a few inches in length, you can transport them from the glass of water into your soil mix.

Common Health Problems/Pests And Diseases

Some of the common household pests that attack the queen anthurium include spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, and scales. This can be easily handled by spraying the plant with insecticidal soap or Neem oil mixed in water.

Common health that can affect your queen anthurium plant includes drooping and yellowing of leaves. This can occur as a result of over and under-watering.

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