2" Anthurium 'King of Spades'

$39.99

About this plant

Anthurium 'King of Spades' is a popular plant, mostly sought after for its unique foliage. It has very distinct white veins with heart shaped leaves that tend to be more round than other cultivars.

People buy it for the leaf shape and texture rather than for flowers on young plants.

Expect steady growth when light and watering stay consistent. After shipping, give it one to two weeks to settle before you repot or fertilize.

Place it in bright indirect light. Keep the mix evenly moist, like a wrung-out sponge. Allow the very top to dry slightly, then water thoroughly and drain. Do not leave the crown sitting in stagnant water. Use a chunky, well-draining mix and empty the saucer after watering. Higher humidity helps.

Care

Light

Bright indirect light. Avoid a dim corner if you want steady new growth.

Water

Keep the mix evenly moist, like a wrung-out sponge. Allow the very top to dry slightly, then water thoroughly and drain. Do not leave the crown sitting in stagnant water.

Humidity

Higher humidity helps. After shipping from a humid greenhouse, dry homes can crisp leaf edges. Raise humidity if browning keeps showing up.

Soil

Use a chunky, well draining tropical mix. Avoid dense soil that stays swampy. Always choose a pot with a drainage hole.

Feeding

Feed lightly in spring and summer. Do not fertilize a plant that is still settling in from shipping.

Common problems

  • Yellow leaf after shipping: common. Give it bright indirect light and only water if the soil is actually drying.
  • Wilt with wet soil: check for rot and move into a chunkier mix if needed.
  • Pests: inspect new growth and leaf undersides. Treat early.

Shipping and acclimation

Unpack promptly. Place in bright indirect light. Check moisture before you water. Give it 7 to 14 days to settle. Hold off on repotting and fertilizer until it is drinking normally and putting on growth.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Frequently asked questions

How much light does Anthurium 'King of Spades' need?

Bright indirect light. That is the fastest way to improve growth and root health.

How often should I water?

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Pot weight and a finger test beat any fixed calendar.

Is this good for beginners?

It is intermediate. Get light and watering right and it grows more reliably.