Bullate Anthurium

Full Specimen Plate

Anthurium radicans

Bullate Anthurium

Quick Facts

growth HabitCreeping terrestrial or low climber
mature SizeLow spread, leaves 20-30cm long
lightBright indirect light, avoids direct sun
humidityHigh humidity (70-85% preferred)
temperature18-26°C, sensitive to frost
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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Wild Species££ · UncommonLowEndemic to the wet coastal rainforests of southeastern Brazil, growing as a creeping terrestrial or low climber on the forest floor.

Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches. to ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.
leaf Length15-30 cm
leaf Width10-20 cm
petiole ColorGreen to reddish-brown, covered in tiny warty tubercles
venationDeeply sunken primary and secondary veins creating a quilted surface
textureGlossy, thick, and highly bullate (puckered)
variegationNone
growth HabitCreeping along the ground via a thick rhizomatous stem with roots at nodes

About

Anthurium radicans is a highly distinctive and sought-after species characterized by its low-growing, creeping growth habit rather than an upright or climbing form. The defining feature of this species is its deeply bullate, heart-shaped leaves, which exhibit an intensely puckered, quilted texture that plays beautifully with light and shadow. The petioles are often reddish or green and covered in tiny, warty tubercles, adding to the plant's unique tactile and visual appeal. While it is frequently hybridized with other species like Anthurium luxurians, the pure species remains a prize for serious collectors of textured foliage.

Native Range

Brazil

Market Analysis

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