Skip to main content
PlantsLogPlantsLog
  • Plant Encyclopedia
  • Plants
  • About PlantsLog
PlantsLog

PlantsLog

An archive for your plant collection

Site Information

  • About PlantsLog
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Support with a Donation

Plant Encyclopedia

  • Encyclopedia Top
  • Genera
  • Species

Follow Us

© 2026 PlantsLog. All rights reserved.

"PlantsLog" is a trademark of the operator of this service.

    1. Home
    2. Plant Encyclopedia
    3. Araceae
    4. Anthurium
    5. Species
    6. Anthurium magnificum

    Anthurium magnificum

    Register this species

    Classification Information

    Scientific Name
    Anthurium magnificum
    Family
    Araceae
    Genus
    Anthurium
    Last Updated
    February 3, 2026

    Origin & Distribution

    Native Region
    Colombia
    Distribution
    Endemic to Colombia, found in the Magdalena River valley and surrounding Andean slopes
    Habitat
    terrestrial
    Altitude
    500–1500m

    About magnificum

    A terrestrial species characterized by large, broadly heart-shaped leaves with prominent white venation against a dark olive-green to nearly black background. Leaves can reach 30-60 cm in length with a velvety texture. The petioles are distinctively quadrangular (four-sided) in cross-section, which distinguishes it from the similar A. crystallinum. New leaves emerge with a bronze to burgundy coloration.

    Care Guide

    LightBright Indirect
    WateringModerate (When Dry)
    Temperature15–28°C
    HumidityHigh
    Difficulty:
    Challenging

    Care Tips

    Requires high humidity (70% or above) for optimal leaf development. The quadrangular petioles are a key identification feature. Use rich, well-draining substrate with high organic content. Sensitive to cold drafts and sudden temperature changes. Avoid water accumulation on leaves in cool conditions to prevent fungal issues. Can hybridize readily with A. crystallinum; many plants in cultivation are hybrids. Contains calcium oxalate crystals; toxic if ingested.

    Growth Records of magnificum

    No plants registered for this species yet
    Be the first to register!

    Register this species

    Other Species in Anthurium

    View All

    Anthurium regale

    Anthurium

    Challenging
    View Details

    Anthurium scherzerianum

    Anthurium

    Intermediate
    View Details

    Anthurium veitchii

    Anthurium

    Challenging
    View Details

    Anthurium vittarifolium

    Anthurium

    Intermediate
    View Details

    Anthurium warocqueanum

    Anthurium

    Expert
    View Details

    Anthurium andraeanum

    Anthurium

    Intermediate
    View Details

    You May Also Like

    Monstera deliciosa

    Monstera

    Beginner
    View Details

    Zamioculcas zamiifolia

    Zamioculcas

    Beginner
    View Details

    Monstera adansonii

    Monstera

    Beginner
    View Details

    Monstera filamentosa

    Monstera

    Intermediate
    View Details

    Monstera tenuis

    Monstera

    View Details

    Monstera tacanaensis

    Monstera

    View Details