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Anthurium forgetii
Forgetii Velvet Leaf
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Anthurium forgetii Price Guide & Auction Value
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Confirm the leaf attachment is genuinely peltate (petiole joins away from the leaf margin) — the trait this species is bought for.
- Ask whether the plant is a recent Colombian import or an established, acclimatised specimen, given current supply volatility.
Anthurium forgetii Morphology
About Anthurium forgetii
Anthurium forgetii is native to Colombia and is unusual in the genus for its peltate leaf attachment, where the petiole joins the blade away from the margin to produce a rounded, shield-like shape without the typical basal sinus. Leaves are velvety with silvery-green primary veins. UK sold prices have fallen sharply over the past three months as speculative imports have increased supply, and a variegated form is traded as a separate line.
Native Range
Tropical Americas
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Anthurium forgetii
4-8 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Basal offsets are the more common route in the trade.
Care Guide
Anthurium forgetii Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Well-draining mix: perlite, potting compost and orchid bark. Its peltate leaves and shallow root system do well in a lighter mix than the larger birdsnest species.
Water when the top 3-4cm of substrate is dry.
70-85%; velvety leaves are prone to spotting in still, humid air, so pair high humidity with some airflow.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 4 weeks during active growth.
Every 2-3 years — a compact, clumping species that does not need frequent repotting.
Common Problems
Leaf blade fails to form the expected rounded, peltate shape
Juvenile growth or insufficient light
Increase light — the distinctive shield-like shape becomes more pronounced as the plant matures under bright, indirect light.
An Anomaly Without a Sinus
Anthurium forgetii is an anomaly, lacking the typical sinus of the genus. The leaves are completely peltate, a rounded dark green shield of velvety texture. It is a quiet beauty that absorbs light like fine velvet cloth. Speculators are actively dividing imports from Colombia, creating a highly unstable secondary market for small offsets in the home counties.
