Indoor, bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light with fewer flowers
Anthurium Crystallinum
An Anthurium, 30 to 40 cm, with large, velvety heart-shaped leaves and silvery-white veins. Bright, indirect light and some humidity suit it; keep it away from AC vents.
AED 54each, 30-40 cm
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Quantity
- Anthurium Crystallinum, 30-40 cm × 1
- AED 54
- Total
- AED 54
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light with fewer flowers
- Water
- Every 6–8 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; less in winter
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Size
- 30–40 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Large velvety leaves with silvery-white veins look almost metallic.
- Leaves unfurl in coppery tones before turning green.
- A classic foliage anthurium for a bright shelf.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it away from pets.
- Needs steady humidity to stop the edges crisping.
- Direct sun bleaches the silvery veins.
About this plant
Anthurium crystallinum, the crystal Anthurium, is native to the rainforests of Colombia and Peru. It grows broad, heart-shaped leaves with a soft, velvety surface in dark green and shimmering silvery-white veins. New leaves often emerge in bronze or pinkish tones and darken as they mature.
In Dubai, velvet-leaved Anthuriums need a little more care than the flowering types. They enjoy the indoor warmth but dislike dry air-conditioned rooms, which can crisp the leaf edges and slow new growth, so a humid spot, a pebble tray or grouping with other plants helps. Give bright, indirect light, never direct sun through glass, and let the airy mix dry slightly between waterings, as wet, dense soil rots the roots.
Crystallinum suits bright living rooms, bedrooms and plant shelves, ideally grouped with other plants. We offer it at around 30–40 cm.
- Sizes
- 30 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light with fewer flowers
- Water
- Every 6–8 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; less in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Anthurium Crystallinum? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Anthurium Crystallinum healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light with fewer flowers. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 6–8 days indoors, when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; less in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: airy, chunky mix of bark, perlite and potting soil; never heavy garden soil. Feeding: a liquid feed for flowering plants at half strength once a month from March to October. Common mistake: dry AC air blowing directly on it, which crisps the leaf edges. Where it works: bright living rooms, bedrooms and grouped plant shelves.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates; can cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing).
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Anthurium Crystallinum FAQs
Does it need high humidity?
It appreciates humidity. In dry AC rooms, use a pebble tray, group it with other plants or keep it in a bright bathroom.
How big does it get?
Indoors it usually grows to around 40–70 cm, and mature leaves can reach 30 cm or more in length.
Can it grow outdoors in Dubai?
It is best kept indoors. Summer heat, sun and dry winds damage the leaves, though a fully shaded, sheltered spot can work briefly in the cooler months.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats and dogs because of insoluble calcium oxalates.
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