Variegated Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

Full Specimen Plate

Anthurium clarinervium 'Variegata'

Variegated Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

Quick Facts

growth HabitCompact, terrestrial rosette
mature SizeMedium (35-55 cm)
lightBright, indirect filtered light
humidityHigh humidity (70-80%)
temperature18-26°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
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Part of the Anthurium clarinervium familyVariegated Sport£££££ · GrailExtremely LowCultivated variegated selection of Anthurium clarinervium, native to Chiapas, southern Mexico.

Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.
leaf Length18-28 cm
leaf Width14-20 cm
petiole ColorDark green, terete
venationStriking silver-white, geometric
textureVelvety, coriaceous
variegationIrregular cream-yellow sectorial patching
growth HabitCompact rosette

About

Anthurium clarinervium 'Variegata' is a variegated form of the popular Mexican species, layering irregular cream-yellow patching over the deeply cordate, velvety blade already famous for its stark, geometric white venation. The result is a leaf with three-way contrast — dark green ground colour, bright white veining, and cream sectorial variegation — that reads as one of the most visually complex leaves in cultivation. Like most variegated aroids it grows more slowly than the straight species, and pale sectors are prone to scorch if light runs too bright, so careful placement is essential. Stable, well-variegated specimens remain scarce and are highly sought after even among collectors who already grow the standard clarinervium.

Native Range

Mexico

Market Analysis

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Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Anthurium clarinervium and its cultivated forms

  • Verify root health before purchasing.
  • Examine leaves for pests like thrips or spider mites.

Propagation Guide

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Shared across every form of Anthurium clarinervium — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Difficulty
Challenging
Time to Establish

6-12 months

Propagates best under high humidity.

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Anthurium clarinervium — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

Substrate

Chunky aroid mix.

Watering

Water when top 50% dry.

Humidity

High (70-90%).

Fertilising

Quarter strength fertilizer monthly.

Repotting

Repot when rootbound.

Common Problems

Problem

Yellowing leaves

Cause

Overwatering

Fix

Reduce watering.

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