Anthurium warocqueanum ‘Dark Narrow’ - Exact Specimen

Sydney collection only: collect from the Coogee greenhouse. This plant is not available for postage or shipping.

Anthurium warocqueanum, commonly known as the Queen Anthurium, is admired for its long, hanging foliage, velvety surface and pale veins that stand out against deep green leaves. The Dark Narrow form is particularly appealing to collectors who enjoy the elegant proportions of slender, elongated foliage.

Native to Colombia, the species grows as an epiphyte in wet tropical forests, using trees for support. Its leaves need room to hang freely, and their scale is a large part of the plant’s appeal. Dark Narrow is the descriptive form name used for this specimen.

This is a one-off release from my private collection. I’m selling it because it’s getting too large for my greenhouse. I expect it has some very large leaves ahead of it, and I’d prefer someone with the space to enjoy them to take over its care.

For a collector looking for a substantial Queen Anthurium, the appeal is in this individual plant: its Dark Narrow form, its private-collection history and foliage already reaching 70 cm long. Only this one specimen is available.

The plant is growing in a 250 mm pot, 20 cm deep. I have added a 120 mm extension pot around the base of the plant to encourage root growth; the main plant remains in its 250 mm pot. The newest leaf is still expanding and is already 45 cm long.

Condition disclosure: An older leaf measures 70 cm long and has slight damage. The leaf produced between that older leaf and the current new growth was removed after possum damage. Please take this leaf history and the existing damage into account when considering the specimen.

Main pot: 250 mm
Pot depth: 20 cm
Base extension: 120 mm pot added around the plant’s base to encourage root growth
Newest leaf: 45 cm long and still expanding
Older leaf: 70 cm long, with slight damage
Leaf history: The intervening leaf was removed after possum damage
Availability: One private-collection specimen

Light: Bright filtered or indirect light, protected from harsh direct sun
Water: Check the mix before watering. Water thoroughly as the upper portion begins to dry, then allow excess water to drain; avoid leaving the pot standing in water
Humidity: High humidity with good airflow
Growing mix: An open, freely draining mix with coarse material such as orchid bark
Temperature: Warm, sheltered conditions, away from cold draughts and excessive heat
Feeding: Feed during active growth with an orchid fertiliser, following its dilution guidance
Growth habit: Epiphytic Anthurium with long, hanging leaves; allow plenty of clear space for developing foliage
Safety: Harmful if eaten and may irritate skin and eyes. Keep away from children and pets

Common names: Queen Anthurium, Dark Narrow Queen Anthurium.

This listing is for the exact specimen described above. Leaf size and appearance will continue to change as the plant grows.