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Anthurium arisaemoides

Arisaemoides Anthurium

Quick Facts

growth HabitTerrestrial rosette
mature SizeSmall to medium (25-45 cm leaf span)
lightMedium to bright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (70-85%)
temperature15-24°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
View Care Guide
Wild£££ · RareLowEcuador (Andean cloud forest)

Morphology

leaf ShapeSagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards. to hastateSpearhead-shaped leaves, with basal lobes pointing outward at right angles rather than downward., Arisaema-like
leaf Length20-35 cm
leaf Width12-22 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationProminent primary veins
textureSemi-matte
variegationNone
growth HabitUpright rosette from a short stem

About

Anthurium arisaemoides is a lesser-known Ecuadorian cloud-forest species named for its resemblance to Arisaema in overall form and leaf posture. It remains a niche botanical-collector species rather than a commercially widespread one, with limited documented trade history — treat rarity and pricing expectations with some caution until more sales data accumulates. It shares the genus's general preference for high humidity, consistent moisture, and bright but indirect light typical of its cool cloud-forest habitat.

Native Range

Ecuador

Market Analysis

Auction History & Retail Data

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.

Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

  • Confirm the seller can provide clear species-identification photos, given how little documented trade history exists for this name
  • Check root health — firm, white to tan roots
  • Assess whether your growing conditions can offer the cooler, high-humidity environment this species prefers

Propagation Guide

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Methods
Division
Difficulty
Moderate
Time to Establish

6-12 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Divide established clumps at the root mass; slow to re-establish given the species' cool, high-humidity native conditions.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

Substrate

Chunky, highly aerated aroid mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting compost, 10% charcoal.

Watering

Keep lightly, consistently moist — avoid letting the substrate dry out fully.

Humidity

70-85% preferred, reflecting its cool cloud-forest origin.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer.

Repotting

Every 18-24 months, or when roots fill the pot.

Common Problems

Problem

Poor growth in warm rooms

Cause

This is a cool cloud-forest species and dislikes sustained heat

Fix

Keep at the cooler end of typical houseplant temperatures and avoid placing near heat sources

Problem

Brown leaf edges

Cause

Low humidity

Fix

Increase ambient humidity substantially — this species is more humidity-sensitive than common hybrid Anthuriums

Field Notes · Vol. 11 August 2024

A Cloud-Forest Specialist

Arisaemoides sits well outside the mainstream collector Anthurium trade — a cool-growing Ecuadorian species that rewards a grower who can genuinely replicate cloud-forest conditions rather than average room temperature. Not a plant to buy on impulse without the right setup.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Aaron
Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
Not tracked
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How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.