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Anthurium Warocqueanum For Sale – The Queen Anthurium

Anthurium Warocqueanum — commonly known as the Queen Anthurium — stands as one of the most coveted houseplants among rare plant collectors. This stunning species captivates plant enthusiasts with its dramatically elongated, velvety leaves featuring striking white veins against a deep green background.

Discovered by Gustav Wallis in the late 19th century in Colombia’s Antioquia Department and described by Thomas Moore in 1878, the Queen Anthurium has reigned over the rare aroid world ever since.

It was named in honor of M. Warocqué — a Belgian horticulturist and influential patron of botanical sciences during the 19th century.

This is not a plant for every shelf. It is a plant for collectors who understand that the most extraordinary things require the most dedicated care. Every plant we ship is fully rooted, personally inspected, and packed with care. Email us for real-time photos of your exact plant before ordering.

Why the Queen Anthurium Reigns Supreme

• Dramatically elongated, velvety leaves featuring striking white veins against a deep green background — leaves can reach impressive lengths of up to 4 feet in mature specimens
• The leaf surface is a deep dark green that can appear almost black depending on the light — interspersed with strongly contrasting white to silvery leaf veins that run symmetrically along the entire length, giving the plant an almost sculptural effect
• A perennial epiphytic plant native to the tropical rainforest climates of Central and Western Colombia — in the wild it grows on the surfaces of other plants and trees rather than in soil
• Displays notable diversity in leaf shape and venation patterns across different populations — narrow dark forms, wide green forms, and the highly prized “black warocq” ecotype are all part of the collector conversation
• A happy plant will continuously add new leaves — unhappy plants drop a leaf each time a new one develops, making leaf retention the truest measure of your success as a grower
• With proper care, Anthurium Warocqueanum can live for decades — specimens in botanical collections surviving 20+ years

Anthurium Warocqueanum vs Other Velvet Anthuriums

Anthurium Warocqueanum Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light — 10,000–20,000 lux is optimal. Sun-loving but anything in excess is harmful — too much light will scorch the leaves. For outdoor growing, place in a partially shaded spot
• Water: Top watering is recommended — pour water slowly around the base until it flows from the drainage holes, then allow all excess to drain completely. Never leave the pot sitting in standing water
• Soil: 100% sphagnum moss or a chunky aroid mix of perlite, orchid bark, charcoal, peat moss, and potting mix — well-draining above all else
• Humidity: 70% or more for optimal conditions — a plant cabinet or dedicated humidifier is strongly recommended. This is the single most critical environmental requirement
• Temperature: Between 68–86°F (20–30°C) — stable warmth year-round. Keep away from cold drafts and air conditioning
• Fertilizer: Fertilize weekly with liquid fertilizer at 1/4 of the recommended strength — little and often rather than infrequent heavy feeding
• pH: Maintain soil pH between 6.6 to 7.5 — most macro and microelements the plant needs will be available in this range
• Potting: Being epiphytic, it performs exceptionally well mounted on a board, in a hanging basket, or in a tall pot that allows the pendant leaves to hang freely and develop to their full dramatic length
• Airflow: Demands stable warmth, high humidity, and good airflow — a small fan near the plant prevents fungal issues and mimics its natural forest canopy environment.
  Here’s a blog post on how to care for other anthurium plants

What to Expect After Delivery

Your Queen Anthurium will arrive wrapped in protective packaging with roots carefully secured and climate packs included seasonally. Allow 1–2 weeks to acclimate in bright indirect light with humidity above 60%. The first sign your plant is settling in happily is a new leaf emerging — one of the great rewards of Queen Anthurium ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called the Queen Anthurium? The name Queen Anthurium is attributed to the plant’s stunning appearance — it can dominate and liven up rather dull spaces and corners, commanding any room it occupies. Among serious collectors it is widely regarded as the crown jewel of the velvet anthurium group.

How big do the leaves get? Indoors, leaves can reach 1.2–1.6 meters under optimal conditions. Most indoor collectors achieve leaves of 60–90 cm — still deeply impressive and larger than virtually any other houseplant in a collection.

Are there different forms of Anthurium Warocqueanum? Yes — depending on the climate some plants have darker, more narrow leaves while others have wider, greener leaves. Most Queen Anthuriums grow darker and have narrower leaves. The narrow dark forms — sometimes called “black warocqs” — are the most prized among serious collectors.

Is it suitable for beginners? Queen Anthurium care can be challenging — it is notorious for its somewhat picky attitude when it comes to light, temperature, and watering needs. It is best suited to collectors with experience growing velvet anthuriums or other demanding aroids.

Is it toxic to pets? Yes — like all Anthuriums, Warocqueanum contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Can I request photos of my exact plant? Absolutely — email sales@variegatedplantshop.com before ordering and we’ll send current photos of the exact plant you’ll receive.