Bullate Anthurium

Anthurium radicans

Bullate Anthurium

4.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitCreeping terrestrial or low climber
mature SizeLow spread, leaves 20-30cm long
lightBright indirect light, avoids direct sun
humidityHigh humidity (70-85% preferred)
temperature18-26°C, sensitive to frost
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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Wild Species££ · UncommonLowEndemic to the wet coastal rainforests of southeastern Brazil, growing as a creeping terrestrial or low climber on the forest floor.

Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply cordate to ovate-cordate
leaf Length15-30 cm
leaf Width10-20 cm
petiole ColorGreen to reddish-brown, covered in tiny warty tubercles
venationDeeply sunken primary and secondary veins creating a quilted surface
textureGlossy, thick, and highly bullate (puckered)
variegationNone
growth HabitCreeping along the ground via a thick rhizomatous stem with roots at nodes

About

Anthurium radicans is a highly distinctive and sought-after species characterized by its low-growing, creeping growth habit rather than an upright or climbing form. The defining feature of this species is its deeply bullate, heart-shaped leaves, which exhibit an intensely puckered, quilted texture that plays beautifully with light and shadow. The petioles are often reddish or green and covered in tiny, warty tubercles, adding to the plant's unique tactile and visual appeal. While it is frequently hybridized with other species like Anthurium luxurians, the pure species remains a prize for serious collectors of textured foliage.

Native Range

Brazil

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Anthurium radicans (Bullate 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: 4.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

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