Little Bird Anthurium Plant Care
Anthurium acaule (Jacq.) Schott
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This plant is characterized by its glossy, heart-shaped leaves that are a vibrant shade of green. Originating from the rainforests of Colombia, Anthurium acaule is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in low light conditions. Its striking foliage adds a touch of tropical elegance to any indoor space.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
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How do you care for Little Bird Anthurium?
Water Little Bird Anthurium every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Little Bird Anthurium Native To?
What Is the Little Bird Anthurium?
Little Bird Anthurium (Anthurium acaule) belongs to the Araceae family within the Anthurium genus. Little Bird Anthurium is native to Martinique. Little Bird Anthurium is also known as Bird's Nest Anthurium.
Little Bird Anthurium displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Little Bird Anthurium produces distinctive spadix with colorful spathe in red, pink, white or green.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Little Bird Anthurium?
Anthurium acaule requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Little Bird Anthurium Need?
Little Bird Anthurium thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Little Bird Anthurium in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Little Bird Anthurium Prefer?
Anthurium acaule grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Little Bird Anthurium prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Little Bird Anthurium?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Little Bird Anthurium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Little Bird Anthurium?
Feed Little Bird Anthurium every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Little Bird Anthurium?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Little Bird Anthurium?
Little Bird Anthurium can be propagated through division, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to flamingo lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Little Bird Anthurium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested, may cause skin irritation
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Little Bird Anthurium?
Little Bird Anthurium is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Little Bird Anthurium Need?
Little Bird Anthurium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Little Bird Anthurium is native to Martinique. In cooler regions, grow Little Bird Anthurium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Little Bird Anthurium is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anthurium genus — compare its care with other Anthurium species on PlantoScan.
Anthurium is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Little Bird Anthurium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Anthurium Species
Other Anthurium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anthurium acaule (Jacq.) Schott, family Araceae (first published in Wiener Z. Kunst 1829(3): 828 (1829)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Little Bird Anthurium is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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