Anthurium Balaonanum 12cm

🌿 Anthurium balaoanum Care Guide

The Anthurium balaoanum is a spectacular climbing species known for its elongated, velvety leaves, beautifully textured surfaces, and elegant tropical posture. As it matures, its leaves stretch into impressive, rippling blades — making it a true statement piece for any aroid collector.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Medium light is tolerated, but growth slows

• Avoid harsh direct sun — delicate foliage can scorch

💧 Water

• Keep soil lightly moist, never waterlogged

• Let the top 2–3 cm dry between waterings

• Loves a chunky aroid mix (bark, perlite, pumice, coco coir)

• Yellowing or mushy stems = too much water

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (60–85%)

• Ideal for greenhouse cabinets or warm rooms

• Boost humidity for larger, more dramatic leaf growth

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 20–28°C

• Avoid drafts + cold windows

• Do not allow temps below 16°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Fertilize every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer

• Use a gentle, balanced or aroid-specific feed

• Reduce feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• A natural climber — give it a moss pole to size up beautifully

• New leaves may emerge textured and gradually smooth out

• Rotate weekly for even growth

• Wipe leaves to maintain that velvety sheen

• Not pet-safe

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Anthurium balaoanum is long, elegant, and wonderfully tropical — perfect for collectors who love oversized foliage with character and subtle velvety texture. A beauty that only gets better with height. 💚🌿✨