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Anthurium plowmanii
Ruffled Birdsnest Anthurium
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Market Analysis
Anthurium plowmanii Price Guide & Auction Value
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check for pronounced, undulating ruffles along the leaf margin — flatter-edged plants may be a different Anthurium or a hybrid sold under this name.
- If buying 'Jungle King' or 'Jungle Queen', confirm which cultivar is represented, as they are priced and traded separately from the species.
Anthurium plowmanii Morphology
About Anthurium plowmanii
Anthurium plowmanii is a large birdsnest-type species from the tropical Americas, identified by heavily ruffled, undulating leaf margins on thick, parchment-like foliage up to 90cm long. It tolerates drier air better than most large Anthurium and is one of the easier species in the genus to grow. Two named ruffled-leaf cultivars, 'Jungle King' and 'Jungle Queen', are traded as separate forms.
Native Range
Tropical Americas
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Anthurium plowmanii
3-6 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
One of the easier large Anthurium to propagate from basal offsets.
Care Guide
Anthurium plowmanii Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-draining mix: bark, perlite and potting compost. Its thick, leathery leaves tolerate a coarser substrate than most Anthurium.
Water when the top half of the substrate is dry — tolerates drier air and substrate than most large Anthurium.
65-80%; comfortable at typical household humidity.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 4 weeks during active growth.
Every 2-3 years, sizing up as the rosette widens — mature plants become large and need a stable, heavy pot.
Common Problems
Leaf margins losing their ruffled, undulating texture
Insufficient light
Move to brighter, indirect light — the characteristic ruffling is most pronounced on well-lit growth.
Parchment in the Drafty Glasshouse
Anthurium plowmanii is distinguished by its extremely ruffled, undulated leaf margins. The leaves are incredibly leathery, resembling thick parchment. It stands up to dry air better than most in this genus, which is a blessing in the drafty glasshouses of England. The market is stable, with healthy specimens priced moderately.
