{"product_id":"velvet-cardboard-anthurium-anthurium-clarinervium","title":"Velvet Cardboard Anthurium - Anthurium clarinervium","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvet Cardboard Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium clarinervium\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slow growing tropical foliage plant from Mexico, grown for heart shaped, velvety dark green leaves with a web of pale green-white veins. It reaches about 50cm tall and 60cm wide. It suits warm, humid, sheltered spots, from a tropical garden to a well lit patio or a bathroom window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that feel like velvet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark green, heart shaped leaves are soft to the touch, and the pale veins make each one look hand drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrized by florists.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is grown commercially for its leaves, which high end florists value, and it is also kept as a special indoor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly, so it keeps its shape and does not outgrow its pot quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo shades of green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young leaves emerge a brighter apple green and may not show their veins yet, giving two tones on one plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flexible plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits borders, undergrowth planting where it makes good groundcover, containers and indoor decor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and bright rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors it does best in a bathroom or bright room where the air holds humidity. Keep it out of direct sun and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical undergrowth.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-free gardens, plant 60cm apart beneath taller plants. It forms good groundcover in a partly shaded spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of well drained, organic rich mix suits it, and the plant is an epiphyte in the wild, so it dislikes heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Velvet Cardboard Anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A partly shaded position in the garden or home, out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves, but in bright light. It suits warm climates, high humidity and sheltered areas. Protect it from cold and draughts, and keep it above 15 degrees Celsius. Outside the tropics and the warmest subtropical gardens, that means growing it in a pot that comes indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining, slightly acid to neutral soil rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in peat moss or humus is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first 12 weeks until the plant is established, then when the soil surface is dry, and less in winter. Mist often in dry locations and when growing indoors. Feed with a fertiliser for foliage plants monthly from spring to autumn, but not too heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is minimal. Remove damaged leaves at the base and wipe the surface gently with a damp cloth to remove dust. The leaves contain a poisonous substance, so keep children and pets away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Velvet Cardboard Anthurium as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Our grower supplies the tube stock and it is not always available. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none just now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small, slow growing young plant. Unpack promptly, pot it up in a free draining mix, and keep it warm, humid and shaded from bright sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the veins pale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat web of pale green-white veins is the plant's signature. Young leaves are a brighter apple green and may not show the veins yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants may produce small white anthurium flowers, but it is grown for its leaves rather than its blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat temperature does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it above 15 degrees Celsius and protected from cold and draughts. It rewards warmth, shelter, humidity and not too much food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790168424767,"sku":"ANT-CLA-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790168457535,"sku":"ANT-CLA-140MM-P10","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/velvet-cardboard-anthurium-anthurium-clarinervium.jpg?v=1792194838","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/velvet-cardboard-anthurium-anthurium-clarinervium","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}