Anthurium gracile
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Anthurium gracile

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 11–12
Click count
48
Observations
30

Description

Source: leafsnap

Anthurium gracile, the red pearls anthurium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the American tropics. An epiphyte, when kept as a houseplant it needs excellent drainage.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Red pearls anthurium is native to habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. Its preferred light condition is partial sun, but it can adjust to full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Red Pearls anthurium comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is suited to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate sudden temperature swings and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so preventing indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow; if the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Red Pearls anthurium needs the most fertilizer during its active growth period, which takes place mainly in spring, summer, and early fall. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients that the soil may lack, supporting healthy root and stem growth and producing attractive foliage, a key characteristic of this plant.

🪴 Pot & Repot Once a year

Repot the Red Pearls anthurium in spring or summer once it’s warm enough, choosing a slightly larger pot with good drainage. Water thoroughly after repotting and place it in a bright spot with indirect light. Consider adding a moss pole to support the plant as it grows.

Suggested frequency: Once a year
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anthurium
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
11-12
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 46 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Colombia, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama

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