Anthurium superbum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Anthurium superbum, or bird's nest anthurium, is an epiphytic plant from Ecuador and Peru in South America. This tropical plant prefers moist soil and indirect sunlight. In addition, Bird's Nest Anthurium is relatively rare indoors because its natural habitat is in danger of extinction. Like most epiphytes, it grows on other plants.
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Bird's Nest Anthurium
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Anthurium superbum
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Genus
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Anthurium
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Anthurium superbum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Anthurium superbum.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Anthurium superbum needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Anthurium superbum needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Anthurium superbum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Anthurium superbum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Anthurium superbum to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Anthurium superbum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Anthurium superbum. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Anthurium superbum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Anthurium superbum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Anthurium superbum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Anthurium superbum toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also toxic to dogs and humans. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Anthurium superbum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Anthurium superbum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Anthurium superbum Native Region |
Find out where the Anthurium superbum plant originated. |
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Country |
Ecuador
Peru
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