Anthurium veitchii Narrow × Regular

Anthurium veitchii Narrow × Regular is a seed grown hybrid combining two forms of the iconic King Anthurium. This cross brings together the slimmer, more elongated look of narrow form veitchii with the broader, heavier foliage associated with the regular form.

As the plant matures, the leaves can become increasingly long, deeply corrugated, and dramatic. The characteristic ribbed texture becomes more pronounced with age, giving mature foliage the sculptural appearance Anthurium veitchii is known for.

Because this is a seed grown cross, individual plants may lean more toward the narrow parent, the regular parent, or develop a blend of both.

What You’ll Receive

One live Anthurium veitchii Narrow × Regular plant.

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

Plant Highlights

Strongly corrugated foliage

Potential for long mature leaves

Blend of narrow and regular veitchii genetics

Glossy to lightly textured green foliage

Upright growth habit

Leaves become increasingly dramatic with maturity

Each seed grown plant can develop its own individual characteristics

Light

Provide medium to bright indirect light.

Bright filtered light encourages steady growth and helps support larger, more mature foliage. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, particularly during the hottest part of the day, as it can scorch the leaves.

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 constantly saturated. Allow excess water to drain freely after each watering.

Avoid repeated periods of complete dryness, particularly while the plant is actively producing new foliage.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is preferred.

Humidity around 60 percent or higher can help support smoother leaf emergence and healthy foliage development.

Established plants can adapt to somewhat lower humidity when watering, temperature, and airflow remain consistent.

Growing Media

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

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

Avoid dense growing media that remains saturated for extended 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.

Consistent warmth generally encourages stronger root development and more regular leaf production.

Airflow

Provide gentle airflow, especially when growing in elevated humidity.

Good circulation helps prevent stagnant moisture around the foliage and growing media while still allowing the plant to benefit from humid conditions.

Fertilizer

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

Regular light feeding can help support healthy roots and progressively larger foliage.

Periodically flushing the growing media can help prevent fertilizer salts from accumulating around the root system.

Growth Habit

Anthurium veitchii grows in an upright rosette form with leaves emerging from a central growth point.

Juvenile leaves are much smaller and less dramatic than mature foliage. As the plant establishes, successive leaves can become significantly longer and develop increasingly pronounced corrugation.

This cross may produce plants that remain relatively narrow, become broader like regular veitchii, or fall somewhere between the two.

About the Corrugation

The deep ribbing is one of the defining characteristics of Anthurium veitchii.

Young foliage may initially appear fairly smooth, but the grooves become more pronounced as the plant matures. Well grown mature plants can develop strongly pleated leaves with a distinctly sculptural appearance.

Mature Growth

Anthurium veitchii is capable of producing very long foliage under favorable conditions.

Leaf size and shape depend heavily on genetics, root health, light, humidity, nutrition, and consistency of care. Giving the plant room to grow and maintaining stable conditions will help it progress toward its mature form.

Anthurium veitchii Narrow × Regular combines two expressions of the King Anthurium into a cross with excellent potential for long, heavily textured foliage and a mature form that is unique to each seed grown 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