Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians'
Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians'
Description: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' is a striking hybrid plant prized for its unique foliage and elegant appearance. This variety is a cross between Anthurium radicans and Anthurium luxurians, resulting in a plant with attractive, deeply lobed leaves and a cascading growth habit. Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' is valued for its ornamental foliage and makes a beautiful addition to any indoor plant collection.
🌿 Botanical Name: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians'
🐾 Pet Warning: Anthurium plants, including 'Radicans x Luxurians', contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation if ingested. Keep them out of reach of pets.
💧 Care Level: Moderate. Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' requires specific care to thrive, particularly in terms of light, watering, and humidity.
📏 Approximate Size: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' can grow to about 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) in height, with leaves reaching up to 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) in length.
🌞 Light: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it may scorch the leaves. However, it can tolerate lower light conditions, although growth may be slower.
💧 Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' prefers slightly more humid conditions than other houseplants.
💦 Humidity: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' thrives in high humidity environments. Increase humidity by misting the leaves regularly, placing the plant on a pebble tray filled with water, or using a humidifier.
🌡️ Temperature: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' prefers temperatures between 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C). Protect it from drafts and temperature extremes.
❄️ Hardiness: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' is not cold-hardy and should be kept indoors in most climates.
🌱 Fertilizing: Feed Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Reduce fertilizing frequency in the fall and winter.
🔄 Re-potting: Repot Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' every 1-2 years or when it outgrows its current container. Use a well-draining potting mix and a slightly larger pot.
🌱 Propagation: Anthurium 'Radicans x Luxurians' can be propagated through division or by taking stem cuttings. Ensure each division or cutting has at least one healthy leaf and root node.