Queen Anthurium Plant Care

Queen Anthurium (Anthurium warocqueanum) belongs to the Araceae family within the Anthurium genus. Queen Anthurium is native to Colombia. Queen Anthurium is also known as King Anthurium.

Queen Anthurium displays a pendant leaves growing from a crown growth habit, reaching up to 6.6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Queen Anthurium produces spathe and spadix.

Leaf size: approximately 6.6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Queen Anthurium every 5–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Queen Anthurium thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Queen Anthurium in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Anthurium warocqueanum tolerates temperatures of 68–86°F. Queen Anthurium prefers humidity levels of 70–90%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining potting mix consisting of potting soil, perlite, orchid bark and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Queen Anthurium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Queen Anthurium every 4 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining potting mix consisting of potting soil, perlite, orchid bark and peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Queen Anthurium is suited to USDA Zone 12a – 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Queen Anthurium can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 7 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Queen Anthurium while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Queen Anthurium is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Queen Anthurium can be propagated through division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to flamingo lily plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Queen 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.

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Queen Anthurium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a – 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Queen Anthurium is native to Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Queen Anthurium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.