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Andraeanum acutum Plant Care
Anthurium acutum N.E.Br.
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This plant boasts striking lance-shaped leaves with prominent venation, adding a unique texture to any collection. Originating from the rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia, Anthurium acutum's vibrant green foliage makes it a coveted addition for plant collectors seeking exotic and eye-catching specimens.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Andraeanum acutum?
Water Andraeanum acutum 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.
What Is the Andraeanum acutum?
Andraeanum acutum (Anthurium acutum) belongs to the Araceae family within the Anthurium genus. Andraeanum acutum is also known as Anthurium brownii.
Andraeanum acutum displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Andraeanum acutum produces distinctive spadix with colorful spathe in red, pink, white or green.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Andraeanum acutum?
Anthurium acutum 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 Andraeanum acutum Need?
Andraeanum acutum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Andraeanum acutum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Andraeanum acutum Prefer?
Anthurium acutum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Andraeanum acutum 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 Andraeanum acutum?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Andraeanum acutum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Andraeanum acutum?
Feed Andraeanum acutum 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 Andraeanum acutum?
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 Andraeanum acutum?
Andraeanum acutum can be propagated through division, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to anthurium clarinervium plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Andraeanum acutum 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 Andraeanum acutum?
Andraeanum acutum 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 Andraeanum acutum Need?
Andraeanum acutum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. In cooler regions, grow Andraeanum acutum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Andraeanum acutum 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.
Andraeanum acutum 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 acutum N.E.Br., family Araceae (first published in Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 2: 776 (1887)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Andraeanum acutum 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.
- Photo: Fabrício Mil Homens Riella, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 11a – 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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