Benefits of Growth Technology's Foliage Focus with Anthurium veitchii Growing in Premium Coco Coir
Combining Growth Technology's Foliage Focus, a specially formulated fertilizer, with Anthurium veitchii grown in coco coir creates an optimal environment for cultivating this prized epiphyte This combination meets the plant’s specific nutritional requirements while benefiting from the excellent physical properties of coconut coir. The comprehensive nutrient profile of Foliage Focus, along with the superior qualities of coco coir, provides ideal conditions for developing the large, ridged leaves that make Anthurium veitchii highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Healthy Anthurium veitchii leaves showcasing their distinctive ribbed texture and vibrant green colour and strong root develpoment.
Morphological Characteristics
Leaf Dimensions and Scale
The foliage of Anthurium veitchii achieves remarkable proportions that distinguish it as one of the largest among epiphytic Anthurium species.
Mature leaves attain lengths of 1.2-2 meters and widths of 15-45 centimetres with indoor specimens typically producing leaves up to 90 centimetres in length. Wild specimens demonstrate even greater dimensions, with leaves potentially reaching double the size of cultivated plants. This substantial scale represents a defining characteristic that separates A. veitchii from other members of the genus and contributes to its designation as the "King Anthurium".
The impressive leaf size develops gradually as plants mature, with juvenile specimens producing significantly smaller foliage that lacks the distinctive corrugated texture of adult plants. Growth progression follows a predictable pattern, with each successive leaf increasing in size until the plant reaches morphological maturity, typically after 2-3 years under optimal conditions. This developmental trajectory reflects the species' adaptation to its epiphytic lifestyle, where larger leaves provide competitive advantages for light capture in the forest canopy.
Leaf Shape and Form
Anthurium veitchii exhibits a distinctive lanceolate to elongate-ovate leaf shape that tapers from a broad, cordate base to an acute or acuminate apex. The leaf base demonstrates a characteristic heart-shaped configuration with overlapping auricles (ear-like lobes) in mature specimens. This cordate base structure represents a diagnostic feature for species identification within the section Calomystrium.
