Anthurium hookeri is part of the Araceae family and its native range is St. Lucia to N. South America where it grows as an epiphyte primarily in the wet tropical biome. This Anthurium grows in an inverted cone shape with large oblanceolate leaves that taper to a point. Variegation is cream-yellow in colour.
Genus name is derived from the Greek ‘anthos’ for flower and ‘oura’ meaning tail; 'flower-tail', which possibly refers to the tail-like spadix. The specific epithet is likely in honour of a former director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew in London botanist Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865).
Light: Bright shade, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.
Water: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.
Potting mix: A chunky, well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings.
Fertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.
Temperature: Ideally 18-24°C.
Humidity: These Anthurium prefer higher humidity but do well to adapt to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.
Anthurium are toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.