The Anthurium Warocqueanum also referred to as Queen Anthurium is a tropical plant that is known for it’s long dark green leaves with white veins for excellent contrast in color.
This plant can be an excellent addition to a hanging basket collection or it can be grown in a container as a houseplant as well.
So whether growing indoors or outdoors, you will be able to find a spot for your Queen Anthurium in most scenarios, especially if you follow this care guide.
Now let’s get right into what you will need to know to successfully care for and propagate the Anthurium Warocqueanum.
Queen Anthurium Light needs
Due to it’s tropical native environment, your Anthurium Warocqueanum will require bright indirect light rather than low light or direct sun.
Bright indirect light also known as partial shade will be the way to go and will help sustain proper growth without the risk of scorching the leaves.
To provide this you can place your Anthurium in a hanging basket under a porch, tree or really anywhere that gets lots of light but also has shade at the same time.
For indoor growth, you can place your Queen Anthurium in a container or basket near any window as long as it’s not close enough to the window where the suns direct rays will reach the foliage.
Just have it nearby the window but not right up on it.
Soil needs
The Anthurium Warocqueanum actually grows soilless in nature and is commonly found growing on trees and other plants.
With that said, your Queen Anthurium can absolutely be grown in soil, but it just has to be the right kind of soil.
You need loose soil that not only drains well but can keep slight moisture at the same time.
Peat moss is probably the best kind of soil for this task.
You can use mainly peat moss for the soil and also add in some organic materials for extra drainage if you want for best results.
Don’t forget to use drainage holes if you’re planning on growing in a container by the way.
How to water Queen Anthurium
Anthurium Warocqueanum likes to be watered much more frequently than other types of plants, but at the same time it doesn’t like having wet feet or soggy soil at all.
That’s where having adequate drainage will come into play.
As a general rule of thumb, your Queen Anthurium can be watered once a week more or less.
When you do water, do it thoroughly and then wait for the soil to almost dry out but not dry out completely.
A good way to know when to water is by checking the soil yourself.
If the top inch or so of the soil is completely dry then it’s most certainly time to water.
If the top inch or two of soil is still moist then you can hold off on watering until it is dry.
Following this watering practice will prevent both overwatering which can cause all sorts of issues as well as underwatering.
Just keep in mind that the soil will dry out much faster during warmer months than cooler ones as I’m sure you already know.
Temperature
Anthurium Warocqueanum is native in tropical environments so it’s safe to say that it prefers warmer than most temperatures.
A good temperature range to grow in will be somewhere between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Your Queen Anthurium cannot withstand cold temperatures like in the 50’s or below so if you anticipate the weather getting this cold then you should bring your plant indoors.
Thankfully if you’re growing this plant as a houseplant, then you’re already good to go.
Just try to keep this plant away from random cool drafts in your home and it will be perfectly fine.
Humidity
The queen Anthurium also likes to have pretty high humidity to grow and look it’s best.
This will be somewhere between 50% and 80% humidity but definitely not much lower than 50% or it will start to not look it’s best.
Growing this plant near water sources can help increase these levels if you feel like it’s lacking indoors or you can use a water pebble tray close by so the water can evaporate, thus increasing local humidity.
How to Propagate
Propagating Anthurium Warocqueanum will be done by division of offsets.
These are the smaller plants grown on or by the main stem of the plant also known as pups or offshoots.
So if you have gotten to the point of seeing these new parts of the plant being grown and you’re ready then it’s time to propagate.
Keep in mind this is best done during the spring or summer for best results.
So to get started you will first want to wear some gloves as the plant is toxic and precautions should be taken when doing any cutting, pruning, etc.
Next use some clean, sterile gardening shears to cut away one or more offsets by their roots.
Now prepare a container or hanging basket with some fresh, loose soil and place the pups in the soil.
Get the soil moist and place them in a warm location with indirect light.
That’s all there is to it.
Pruning Queen Anthurium
Pruning can be a great way to keep a nice aesthetic appearance of the plant, keep it more compact or remove dead or dying leaves.
This is really up to you if you want to prune or not but just be sure if you do that you are wearing gloves.
Fertilizing
When fertilizing Anthurium Warocqueanum, this can be done with a liquid fertilizer or by using slow release fertilizer.
The choice is yours.
Just be sure to only use 1/4 to 1/2 strength of what the recommended amount is as most fertilizers are actually quite strong for houseplants.
For liquid fertilizer you can do this once a week at most but a few times a month will be ideal and will help prevent overfertilizing which can cause damage to the roots over time.
For slow release fertilizer, you should follow the manufacturers instructions and possibly even use less than what they recommend to play it safe.
Toxicity
Keep in mind that this plant is a bit toxic and should be kept away from pets and children. It is also why I recommend wearing gloves when interacting with the plant.
Pests
If you ever notice white spots, black spots, holes in the foliage, curling leaves or other unusual signs then it’s possible you have a pest problem.
Pests such as mealy bugs, aphids, spider mites, scales or other pests can cause some serious damage to your Queen Anthurium and should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Keep in mind that even some pests cannot be seen by the eye as some are just too small to see.
With that said if you do end up with a pest problem, the first thing you should do is isolate the plant from other plants to prevent the spread of them.
Next you can either try wiping down the leaves with a damp towel or use rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball.
If this doesn’t work then you can try other solutions such as neem oil and the like.
Conclusion
So there you have it.
By following these tips you will be able to properly care for an Anthurium Warocqueanum for a long time and it will thank you for it by looking great.