Anthurium Luxurians Care – The Complete Care Guide

If you are looking for an anthurium plant with an exotic look, then look no other than anthurium luxurians.

As its name says, the plant screams luxury from whichever angle you look!

It is very hard to get, in fact, may not be even possible for an average houseplant owner to get hands-on. But if you are super lucky and got a cutting or small plant, then you need this guide so that you won’t kill the plant with your negligence.

This is a complete guide on anthurium luxurians care. It includes,

• What is Anthurium Luxurians?
• Anthurium Luxurians Appearance
• Anthurium Luxurians Care
• Best place to grow Anthurium Luxurians
• Pruning Anthurium Luxurians
• Anthurium Luxurians Propagation
• Anthurium Luxurians Toxicity
• Lots more.

Let’s dive right in.

What is Anthurium Luxurians?

Anthurium luxurians is a stunning plant with puckered leaves. It is native to the rainforests of Columbia. This houseplant is sometimes referred to as Anthurium Splendidum because of its similar appearance.

Anthurium luxurians is a beautiful, yet very rare Anthurium variety. It’s also a bit pricier than other houseplants.

It can get up to 15-inches tall. One of the rare qualities of the Anthurium Luxurians is its ability to bloom throughout the year.

Anthurium Luxurians Appearance

Anthurium luxurians is a lovely, decorative houseplant with small stems and very deep veins. The coriaceous textured surface of this plant makes it look brighter than other Anthurium species as it reflects more light. 

anthurium luxurians has pale, light green leaves in its juvenile stage. When mature, the leaves turn into a vibrant, dark-green color that’s incredibly beautiful in bright, indoor spaces. Anthurium luxurians leaves spread up to 23 inches, they also have such raised blades between the veins that make each side look just like a cut diamond. 

Anthurium Luxurians Care

Anthurium luxurians has very unique care requirements. It has higher humidity and lighting needs than other species from the Anthurium family. Discover the ultimate anthurium luxurians care guide below!

Soil Requirements

This plant requires well-draining potting soil. When growing it as an indoor plant, you’ll need to prepare your potting mix with materials like peat moss, perlite, and sand.

A simple orchid mix with sand and peat moss will make an excellent growing media for this plant. You can also consider adding a layer of perlite to your soil mix. To keep Anthurium luxurians healthy, make sure to provide it with an aerated soil. 

Light

After preparing your potting soil, the next thing is to select an ideal spot for your plant to grow very well. Just like most houseplants, Anthurium luxurians need bright, indirect sunlight to thrive. 

But you don’t want to keep this plant too far from your light source, it needs all the lighting it can get. An ideal spot for this plant would be very close to a south-facing window, just three feet away from the window is enough space for your plant. 

If you notice the lighting is intense, you can use sheer curtains to maintain the ideal light requirement. When Anthurium luxurians don’t get enough light, its growth rate would be lower and it will struggle with leaf loss. 

Temperature & Humidity

anthurium luxurians thrives in tropical regions. Hence, you’ll need to create 

a similar environment for your houseplant by providing it with temperatures between 70° to 90° F (21°C to 32°C). 

Always make sure to keep the exotic Anthurium luxurians away from the cold. To maintain the appropriate temperature for this gorgeous plant, protect your plants from space heaters and air conditioners. 

Anthurium luxurians love being in humid conditions. Ideally, it needs an 80% humidity level. So you may want to invest in humidifiers or raise your moisture level by placing them on pebble trays underneath your plant or misting the leaves occasionally.

Alternatively, you can group this plant with other tropical houseplants, but make sure your plant doesn’t sit in moisture for too long. Excessive moisture can result in leaf blight. 

Watering

Watering is the most delicate and difficult care procedure for this plant. anthurium luxurians is a water lover, it’ll need to be watered regularly. But just like other houseplants, you’ll need to allow this plant to dry out between waterings. 

Hence, it is important to maintain a regular and appropriate watering schedule for Anthurium luxurians. This exotic plant needs to be watered once a week or two weeks depending on your climate and season. Houseplants in higher temperatures require more watering. 

In the summertime, the soil dries up faster so your plant will need to be watered once or twice a week to provide appropriate moisture, especially in the growing months. But in winter, it is okay to water anthurium luxurians just once in 2-3 weeks. 

However, make sure to check your soil and only water if the top 2 inches of your soil is dry because this plant is prone to root rot when excessively watered. Most importantly, preparing a well-draining soil mix will significantly support your watering schedule. 

Fertilizer

Anthurium luxurians don’t need fertilizing. But to adequately care for this gorgeous plant, proper fertilizing is recommended. The best time to fertilize this houseplant is in spring or summer. 

It’s advised to use a simple slow-release fertilizer for anthurium luxurians, you can use a diluted fertilizer if you’re growing this plant in a container. Also, keep in mind that this anthurium doesn’t require excessive feeding, so you don’t need to feed it weekly. For the best result, feed this plant 2 or 3 times yearly only in the growing seasons.

Best Place To Grow Anthurium Luxurians

Anthurium luxurians is native to the rainforests of Columbia and Ecuador, it is a tropical plant that is mostly grown as an indoor plant. 

However, you can easily grow this highly sought-after aroid in the warm climates of USDA zones 10 through 12. It is also very important to maintain a temperature range within 70° to 90° F (21°C to 32°C). 

Pruning Anthurium Luxurians

anthurium luxurians is loved for its exotic appearance and low maintenance needs. However, pruning is essential once in a while to keep your plant healthy and happy. Ideally, pruning anthurium luxurians should be done regularly, to allow new, healthy growth. 

To prune this anthurium properly, take a close look at your plant right from the top, take time to remove all discolored or dead leaves, and trim wilted flowers or blossoms down to the base of the stem. Additionally, you can remove dry or wilted leaves from your plant to improve growth and aesthetics.  

Most growers also remove smaller suckers from the base of this plant, make sure to use quality pruning tools for this in order to prevent the spread of bacterial infection and other diseases. Also, ensure you wear gloves before pruning anthurium luxurians to protect your skin from the chemicals contained in this plant. 

Anthurium Luxurians Propagation

If you want more of the exotic anthurium luxurians around your space, the best way to achieve it is by propagating them. There are three methods for anthurium luxurians propagation. The most effective method is stem cutting, the stems take root very quickly.

To propagate anthurium luxurians through stem cuttings, follow the steps below: 

Step 1: Using a sterilized cutting tool, take out a mature healthy stem of 4-5 inches long with at least 2 leaves. Using a sterilized tool is important to prevent bacteria infection. 

Step 2: Once you have your stem cuttings ready, you can apply rooting hormone to the cut end of the stem cuttings. It is also very important to note that this step is optional. 

Step 3: Now, place the stem cuttings in your already prepared container with well-draining potting soil. 

Step 4: The next step is to place the stem cuttings in bright, indirect sunlight. Also, water your anthurium luxurians adequately as described above in this article. 

Step 5: Within a few weeks, the stem cuttings will develop roots and grow large. At this point, you can transplant the stem cuttings into bigger containers. 

To propagate anthurium luxurians through root divisions, follow the steps below: 

Step 1: Take the mature plant out from its container carefully so you don’t damage the roots, then remove the excess soil from the roots.

Step 2: Now use a sharp knife to gently divide the clumps and make sure each root division contains both stems and roots. 

Step 3: Prepare the new potting mix and replant the new divisions in the soil, also make sure to keep the stems above the soil. 

Step 4: Also, water the new plants thoroughly and place the plant in a suitable position. Then in a few weeks, you can repot the root divisions when they are ready. 

Anthurium Luxurians Toxicity

Anthurium luxurians is toxic to both pets and humans. The leaves of this luxurious houseplant contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that are common to the Araceae family. Ingesting this plant will result in mouth irritation and tissue penetration. 

And in severe cases, one of the side effects of ingesting this plant includes swelling of the upper airway, making breathing difficult. If you have pets or children around your space, it is important to keep this plant out of their reach. Also, put on gloves while handling this plant in order to prevent serious allergic reactions. 

Common Problems Of Anthurium Luxurians

Generally, anthurium luxurians is very easy to grow but you may have to put up with a few challenges like temperature control, pests, as well as fertilizing and watering problems.

Leaf Discoloration

Anthurium leaf discoloration can be a result of several things. It could be that your plant is getting too much or too little water or that the leaves have been exposed to direct sunlight. A sure-fire sign that your plant is getting too much sunlight is when the tips of the leaves also turn brown. A lack of sunlight can also be a problem for this plant. 

If your plant seems to be growing very slowly, a leaf discoloration can also occur in this case. The remedy for this problem is to position your plant on a window sill where it’ll get bright, but indirect sunlight. Also, observe your plant and make other necessary adjustments. 

Root Rot

Root rot is another common problem of this plant, it can affect the roots and lower stems and can also damage the leaf canopy. Root rot can also prevent your plant from blooming even at maturity, The major cause of root rot is overwatering. 

Placing anthurium luxurians with young delicate stems in overly wet soils would only make them waterlogged and unable to support the weight of the plant. 

However, you can deal with this problem by pruning already rotting leaves or stems, and watering your plant properly as directed above. In extreme cases, you may need to repot your plant and even change the soil.

Pests

Just like other indoor plants, Anthurium luxurians is vulnerable to attack from pests like aphids, thrips, spider mites, scales, and mealybugs. These pests damage your plant by sucking out its sap and weakening the stems of the plant. 

The best way to prevent these pests is to treat your plant with pesticide soaps even before a pest infestation occurs. So it is very important to keep an eye out for pests, especially in the early stage of this plant. 

You can handle pests problems by trimming out infected leaves and treating your plant with neem oil or horticultural soap. Always make sure to wipe the leaves regularly with water and allow your plant to dry out between waterings. 

Overfertilization

Excessive fertilization of anthurium luxurians will make your soil acidic, encourage pests and result in sunburn most of the time. Anthurium luxurians is not a heavy feeder, you should fertilize your plant at most once in 4-6 months. 

If you find that your leaves are beginning to turn brown at the margin, then over-fertilization may be the problem. You can avoid this by diluting your fertilizer to half strength before applying it to this plant.

Bacterial Blight

Bacterial blight is another common problem for many plants including this anthurium variety. The bacteria contaminates this plant by appearing very close to the leaf margins. If you find yellow spots on the leaf edges of your plant, you are likely dealing with bacterial blight. 

Bacterial blight occurs mostly due to pest problems and harms done to the leaves while pruning. Leaf blight can spread rapidly when you leave the foliage wet. So you may want to reduce the amount of water that gets on the leaves, remove all dead or decaying leaves and sterilize all cutting tools before use.  

Wrapping Up

You’ll find anthurium luxurians to be a gorgeous medium-sized plant that’ll make the perfect addition to your space. It is a highly recommended houseplant adored among plant lovers, and it should make it to the list of your favorites too! 

The leaves are thick and unique, almost resembling artificial ones. If you’re new to the world of houseplants, it is very important to pay close attention to this care guide to keep your exotic anthurium luxurians beautiful and healthy.

Sources

To back up the information we provide in our articles, the Plantials team only uses high-quality sources published in peer-reviewed university or scientific research journals.

1. Anthurium luxurians Croat & R.N.Cirino, Royal Botanic Garden, Kew
2. Anthurium luxurians Croat & R.N.Cirino, Universidad Nacional de Colombia