Anthurium pallidiflorum – Rare Velvet-Leaved Strap Anthurium

Anthurium pallidiflorum is a rare velvet-leaved species known for its long, pendant foliage and deep green colour. Leaves can reach over 60 cm in length and have a soft, velvety texture that catches the light when viewed from different angles. This species is often mislabelled in cultivation and can be confused with Anthurium vittarifolium.

While both species have trailing leaves, Anthurium pallidiflorum has longer, more slender foliage with a matte velvet finish. In contrast, Anthurium vittarifolium has slightly shorter, broader leaves with a glossier, satin surface and a lighter green tone. This listing is for verified Anthurium pallidiflorum, propagated in-house.

Key Features

• True ID: This is Anthurium pallidiflorum, not vittarifolium. Carefully verified by foliage traits and growth pattern.
• Velvety Strap Leaves: Deep green, long, and narrow with a soft matte finish.
• Rare and Sought After: Hard to find and often mislabelled—ideal for serious collectors.
• Propagated In-House: Grown in passive hydroponics and shipped in perlite for a clean transition.

Care Requirements

• Light: Bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sun, which may damage velvet leaves.
• Humidity: Requires high humidity (ideally 70%+). A humidifier, cabinet, or greenhouse setup is recommended.
• Temperature: Warm conditions year-round. Avoid cold or drafty spots, especially in southern states.
• Watering & Medium: Grown in passive hydroponics and sent in perlite. Keep the perlite lightly moist at all times.

What to Expect

The plants pictured are representative of the plant you will receive. Size, shape, and leaf length may vary slightly depending on the timing of new growth. These are young plants propagated in-house and grown under controlled conditions.

Pot Size

Our small (70 mm) translucent square grow pot

Growing Medium

soil

See more info below to learn more about growing in this medium.

Shipping

This plant will be sent in its plastic growing pot along with the hydroponic medium it is growing in.

We only ship plants on Mondays. Please order before 2pm on Sunday to ensure your plant will be sent the following Monday. Orders placed after this time may not be shipped until the following week.

We only ship plants to non-quarantine states (sorry WA, TAS and NT residents). Shipping of plants is capped at $18.00 per order. This includes the packing materials and labour times. We use recycled packing where possible to reduce our waste and keep cost down, but we ensure that all packing material is sturdy enough to resist damage during transit.

If no one is home to receive your order, the parcel will be left in a safe place. We will not request signature on delivery, as parcels sent back to the post office may not get picked up for days, therefore increasing the amount of stress placed on the plant(s) inside.

This plant can also be picked up from the Northern Wellbeing Centre; 113C miller st, Epping VIC. If you select this option at check-out, we will email you to organise a pick-up time.