Anthurium kollmanii

Anthurium kollmanii is an unusual Brazilian foliage Anthurium known for its soft green coloration, distinctive leaf attachment, and increasingly bold foliage as it matures. Juvenile plants begin with compact heart shaped leaves, while mature growth can develop a more pronounced peltate form, where the petiole attaches inward from the edge of the leaf rather than directly at the sinus.

The foliage has a subtle blue green to silvery green appearance, with softly defined venation that gives the leaves an understated texture rather than the high contrast veins associated with many velvet Anthuriums. As the plant establishes, successive leaves can become substantially larger and more dramatic.

What You’ll Receive

One live Anthurium kollmanii plant.

Your plant will be carefully packed to help protect the foliage, root system, and active growing point during transit.

Plant Highlights

Soft blue green to silvery green foliage

Distinctive peltate mature leaf structure

Compact heart shaped juvenile leaves

Prominent natural venation

Leaves can increase considerably in size with maturity

Unusual foliage form compared with more commonly grown Anthuriums

Native to Brazil

Light

Provide medium to bright indirect light.

Bright filtered light encourages steady growth and increasingly larger foliage. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day, as it can cause bleaching or scorching.

Water

Water thoroughly once the upper portion of the growing media begins to dry.

Keep the root zone consistently lightly moist without allowing it to remain saturated. Allow excess water to drain freely after each watering.

Avoid allowing the plant to remain completely dry for extended periods, particularly during active growth.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is preferred.

Humidity around 60 percent or higher can help encourage healthy foliage development and smoother emergence of new leaves.

Consistent humidity is more important than extremely high humidity, especially when paired with good airflow.

Growing Media

Use a chunky, airy, well draining Anthurium mix that retains some moisture while allowing plenty of oxygen around the root system.

A combination of tree fern fiber, orchid bark, coco chips, pumice, perlite, and coco coir works well.

Avoid dense growing media that remains waterlogged for long periods.

Temperature

Warm temperatures are ideal, generally around 65 to 85°F.

Protect from frost, cold drafts, and prolonged exposure to temperatures below approximately 55°F.

Warm, stable conditions generally encourage stronger root growth and more regular leaf production.

Airflow

Provide gentle airflow, particularly when growing in elevated humidity.

Good circulation helps prevent stagnant moisture around the foliage and growing media while maintaining the humid conditions Anthuriums prefer.

Fertilizer

Feed lightly and consistently during active growth using a diluted balanced fertilizer.

Regular light feeding can support healthy root development and progressively larger foliage.

Periodically flushing the growing media can help reduce fertilizer salt buildup.

Growth Habit

Anthurium kollmanii develops from a central growth point, producing progressively larger leaves as the plant establishes.

Young plants may look considerably different from mature specimens. Juvenile foliage tends to be smaller and more traditionally heart shaped, while later leaves can develop the unusual peltate structure associated with the species.

About the Peltate Foliage

One of the most interesting characteristics of Anthurium kollmanii is how the leaf structure changes with maturity.

Peltate foliage has the petiole attached to the underside of the leaf blade rather than directly at its outer edge. This creates a distinctive shield like appearance that becomes easier to recognize as the plant produces mature growth.

The species is also sold in Brazil under the name “Peltado Brasil,” referencing this characteristic leaf structure.

Mature Growth

Given consistent warmth, moisture, bright filtered light, and room for its root system to develop, Anthurium kollmanii can progress from a small compact juvenile into a much more substantial foliage plant.

Anthurium kollmanii is especially interesting to grow from a young stage because its appearance changes significantly as it matures, developing from simple juvenile foliage into the larger and more unusual peltate leaves that define the plant.

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⚠️ Important Shipping Notes
We take great care to ensure your plant arrives safely:
• We ship every Monday and Tuesday to minimize weekend delays.
• We check destination weather on Sunday night and will add free insulation and heat packs when needed for safe delivery.
• If a plant arrives damaged, buyers must provide an unboxing video within one hour of delivery.
(We cannot be responsible for plants left outside, delayed opening, or packages exposed to heat/cold.)

🌟 Perfect For:
• Rare plant collectors
• Fans of unusual foliage
• Terrarium or greenhouse keepers
• Anyone building a unique indoor jungle