Overview
Anthurium hookeri is a compact conservatory greenhouse in the genus Anthurium, part of the Araceae family, with glossy foliage. Anthurium hookeri grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include indoor ornamental.
About
Anthurium hookeri, commonly called a bird's nest anthurium, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Anthurium. The leaves have triangular to D-shaped petioles 2–9 cm long, are rosulate, 10–26 cm wide, 35–89 cm long. Covering the leaves are tiny black glandular punctuates. The berries produced by the plant are white. It is native to French Guiana, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago and other regions. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it needs tropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1a). Suggested uses include indoor ornamental. It tolerates acid soils, moist conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anthurium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Anthurium hookeri size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Compact
- Foliage
- Glossy
- Suggested uses
- Indoor ornamental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthurium hookeri
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthurium hookeri?
Anthurium hookeri prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthurium hookeri need?
Anthurium hookeri grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Anthurium hookeri hardy in the UK?
Anthurium hookeri has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Anthurium hookeri?
Stem cuttings.
More in the Anthurium genus
- Anthurium 'Kiss'
- Anthurium 'Palette'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Felicita'
- Anthurium berriozabalense
- Anthurium brownii
- Anthurium pedatum
- Anthurium scherzerianum 'Arinos'
- Anthurium 'Antrapo'PBR