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Anthurium Peltigerum

€12,10 EUR
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Anthurium Peltigerum is an accepted botanical species and epiphytic subshrub, notable for peltate (shield‑bearing) leaves with deeply impressed, quilted venation that creates a sculpted velvet surface. In cultivation it stays relatively compact indoors on airy, epiphyte‑style substrate with high humidity; it's uncommon and collector‑sought, and toxic if ingested so keep away from pets and children.

Plant size
Height
20 cm
Pot Size
6 cm
Care
Medium
Light Needs
Bright indirect light
Not Pet Friendly
Watering Needs
Medium
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In Stock

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Plant care at a glance

Care factor Anthurium Peltigerum
Botanical name Anthurium peltigerum
Common name Anthurium peltigerum, shield‑leaf anthurium, giant shield anthurium, and turtle‑shell anthurium
Difficulty Medium
Light Bright indirect light
Humidity Medium
Pet safe No, toxic if ingested
Best for Indoors, Living room, Bedroom, and Kitchen

Peltate shield leaves with sculpted bullate venation

Anthurium Peltigerum shows deep green, velvety-to-leathery shield‑shaped leaves with the petiole attached near the centre of the blade (peltate), giving each leaf a bold, central anchor. The surface is strongly sculpted by impressed, parallel veins that produce a quilted or bullate effect and, on mature leaves, a subtle satin or metallic sheen that reads three‑dimensional on a shelf or in a glass display.

You’ll see clear development stages: juvenile plants start compact with smaller, flatter leaves, while older specimens produce much larger, more deeply impressed foliage and can take on a slightly pendant habit as leaves broaden. This species’ epiphytic nature means it often begins stocky in nursery pots then spreads or hangs a little when given space or a mount — different to Anthurium crystallinum’s flatter velvet leaves or A. regale’s margin‑attached petiole and high‑contrast venation.

Real‑world ownership usually means specialist handling: airy aroid substrate and supportive humidity preserve the leaf relief, and the plant is considered a species in specialist cultivation rather than a trade cultivar. One honest limitation is sensitivity to low humidity — leaves will flatten and lose their quilted look if conditions are too dry. Also note all Anthuriums are toxic if ingested, so keep out of reach of children and pets.

Best suited to a bright, filtered spot or an enclosed display; the small P6 option is ideal for a desk, small shelf or as a grow‑on plant, while a P12 (medium) offers a noticeably fuller display and greater visual impact when available.

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Healthy Anthurium Peltigerum Baby plant in a grey terrazzo plant pot with peach backrgound
Anthurium Peltigerum

Size: Small- P6 H20

Healthy Anthurium Peltigerum Baby plant in a grey terrazzo plant pot with peach backrgound
Anthurium Peltigerum by Plant Circle - Plant Circle.
Healthy Anthurium Peltigerum Baby plant held in hand for scale in a 6 cm nursery pot

Plant questions, answered

How is Anthurium peltigerum different from Anthurium crystallinum or Anthurium regale?

Anthurium peltigerum is a species (not a cultivar) notable for peltate, shield‑like leaves with deeply impressed (bullate) venation. Unlike A. crystallinum, which has a flat velvety blade and high‑contrast veins, peltigerum’s petiole inserts centrally and its surface is sculpted; unlike A. regale, the attachment is not at the leaf margin. This changes its display and favours high humidity and specialist handling.

Is Anthurium peltigerum suitable for a typical Central European apartment?

Usually yes, if you can provide bright, indirect light and higher humidity than average indoor rooms. Anthurium peltigerum benefits from humidifiers or an enclosed display to preserve its velvet, sculpted leaves; tolerance varies by specimen, so expect better leaf relief with extra humidity and an airy, epiphytic substrate.

How will the leaves change as my Anthurium peltigerum matures?

Leaves become noticeably larger and more deeply sculpted with age. Juvenile foliage is smaller and flatter, while mature plants develop stronger bullate relief and sometimes a darker, satiny sheen; older specimens may also become more spreading or slightly pendulous. Expect slow development and gradual improvement in leaf texture over years.

What potting mix and placement work best for Anthurium peltigerum?

Anthurium peltigerum prefers an airy, epiphytic aroid mix (orchid bark, sphagnum, perlite) and benefits from a wide, shallow pot or mounting to improve root aeration. Place in bright, filtered light (canopy‑style shade) and support humidity; this specialist substrate and placement reduce risks of waterlogging and help maintain its sculpted leaf relief.

Is Anthurium peltigerum safe around pets and children?

No — Anthurium peltigerum is toxic if ingested. Like other Anthurium species it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, drooling and possible vomiting. Keep the plant well out of reach of children and pets and avoid assuming small nibbling is harmless.

Which size variant should I choose: Small (P6 H20) or Medium (P12 H30)?

Choose Small (P6, pot Ø 6 cm, approx. H20 cm) for a compact desk or grow‑on option; choose Medium (P12, pot Ø 12 cm, approx. H30 cm) for a fuller display and faster leaf development. Note that the Medium may be unavailable at times; small plants are common for early growth stages and require patience to reach mature leaf size.

Plant care guide

Light
Bright, indirect light or bright filtered shade; avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves. An east‑facing window or similarly bright, shaded spot is ideal.

Water
Keep substrate evenly but lightly moist; allow the top layer to begin drying between waterings. Avoid waterlogging—epiphytic habit prefers intermittent moisture and good aeration.

Soil and repotting
Grow in an airy, well‑draining aroid mix (orchid bark, sphagnum moss, perlite) or mount for epiphytic habit. Repot or refresh substrate as roots develop—commonly every 12–18 months for potted nursery specimens.

Humidity and temperature
Prefers higher humidity — commonly recommended ≥60% (many specialist sellers recommend around 60–80% to preserve leaf texture). Keep temperatures stable and avoid cooling below about 18 °C during colder months.

Feeding
Fertilise sparingly in the growing season (spring–summer): monthly with a diluted, balanced or slightly nitrogen‑richer aroid fertiliser to support leaf development. Avoid excess salts and overfertilisation.

Growth and support
Epiphytic subshrub; slow to moderate grower that becomes more spreading or slightly pendulous with maturity and larger shield‑shaped leaves. Use a wide, shallow pot, mount or open display to improve root aeration; specialist collectors prize its peltate leaf architecture and sculpted venation.

Common concerns

Loss of leaf relief or flattening from low humidity or incorrect watering; brown leaf edges from low humidity or salt/overfertilisation; yellowing leaves from overwatering or poor drainage; inspect undersides for thrips and spider mites.

Pet safety
Toxic if ingested — contains insoluble calcium oxalate (raphides) that cause oral irritation, drooling and possible vomiting. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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