Anthurium Andraeanum 'White'

Bring serene, spa-like luxury and timeless charm into your space with the White Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum). Renowned for its pristine, heart-shaped spathes in paper-white and creamy ivory, this elegant tropical plant features a striking pale yellow-to-green spadix that creates a crisp, minimalist aesthetic. Set against a dramatic backdrop of dark green, glossy, arrow-shaped foliage, its blooms hold their porcelain-like beauty for months at a time. Ideal as a modern accent for dining tables, office desks, or bright living room spaces, it works continuously to purify indoor air while delivering year-round floral sophistication.

  • Toxic to pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Average water
  • Bright, indirect light

About Anthurium Andraeanum 'White'

Origin

Native to the warm, humid rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador, where it naturally grows as an epiphyte or hemiepiphytic climber on tree trunks under the tropical forest canopy.

Air Purifying

Consistently rated as a top air purifier for filtering indoor gases such as ammonia, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene while gently humidifying ambient room air.

Toxicity

Contains sharp, insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth, tongue, and throat upon contact. Keep out of reach of nibbling cats and dogs.

Caring for Anthurium Andreanum 'White'

Watering

Water thoroughly when the top 50% of the potting medium feels dry. Ensure complete drainage after every watering, as epiphytic roots degrade quickly in waterlogged soil.

Light and Placement

Thrives in medium-to-bright indirect sunlight. Protect from harsh afternoon sun, which can bleach or burn the pristine white spathes, and avoid dim corners that stop blooming.

Nutrition

Feed every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half-strength. A high-phosphorus formula helps keep new white spathes forming continuously.

Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years in spring using a coarse, free-draining mix containing orchid bark, coarse perlite, peat or coco coir, and horticultural charcoal.

Pruning and Flowering

Trim off aging or browned spathes close to the main stem to encourage fresh growth. The clean white spathe acts as a modified leaf shielding the central pollen-bearing spadix.

Anthurium Andraeanum 'White' SOS

Illness

Watch for pests like spider mites or scale hiding under leaves. Overwatering causes quick root rot, while brown edges on the white spathes usually point to low humidity or mineral heavy tap water.

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