Pebbled Velvet Anthurium

Anthurium debilius

Pebbled Velvet Anthurium

3.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitCompact terrestrial rosette
mature SizeSmall to Medium (up to 50 cm)
lightBright, filtered indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (70-80%)
temperature18-26°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
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Wild Species£££ · RareVery LowTerrestrial understories of Colombia's Valle del Cauca region.

Morphology

leaf ShapeBroadly cordate
leaf Length25-40 cm
leaf Width20-30 cm
petiole ColorCoppery-green, terete
venationDeeply impressed, raised and bullate
textureBullate, matte smoky-blue-green sheen
variegationN/A
growth HabitCompact terrestrial rosette

About

Anthurium debilius (also referenced under the synonym Anthurium debile) is a terrestrial species from Colombia's Valle del Cauca, named by Thomas Croat for its notoriously fussy disposition in cultivation. Its large, heart-shaped leaves are heavily bullate, with raised, blistered venation that gives the surface a distinctive three-dimensional, pebbled texture over a matte, smoky-green blade. New growth typically emerges in coppery-bronze tones before hardening off to the mature colouring. It stays compact for a velvet-leaf species and is a favourite among collectors chasing unusual leaf texture rather than sheer size, though it demands consistent humidity and is quick to decline if conditions slip.

Native Range

Colombia

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Anthurium debilius (Pebbled Velvet Anthurium) is ranked as Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 3.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

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