Anthurium veitchii, also known as king anthurium, is a relatively rare type of anthurium.

known for its large, striking foliage. As it matures, this epiphytic plant's leaves develop deep ridges and can grow up to four feet long.

Native to the jungles of Columbia, anthurium veitchii can be grown outdoors in tropical and subtropical regions or as a houseplant in cooler climates. This plant grows best with well-drained soil, moderate humidity, and bright, indirect light.

Here's how to care for anthurium veitchii:

• Put in a place with bright, indirect light.
• Plant in chunky, well-drained potting mix.
• Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
• Feed regularly with balanced houseplant fertilizer.

Anthurium veitchii prefers lots of bright, indirect light, such as filtered light from a south-facing or west-facing window. Avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves and stunt growth.

These are epiphytic plants, meaning they can grow on trees in their natural jungle habitat. Simulate these conditions with a chunky, loose, well-drained potting mix that holds moisture. You can purchase premade aroid potting mix or make your own by combining equal parts potting mix or coconut coir, orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss.

Anthurium veitchii prefers soil that's evenly moist but not soggy and never completely dry. Water your plant when the top inch or two of soil has begun to dry out. Rather than watering on a set schedule, check the soil moisture regularly and water as needed.

Your plant will need more frequent watering during active growth in spring and summer and less frequent watering in the cold, dark months.

Anthurium veitchii grows best with temperatures between 60 to 80°F and humidity between 50% and 60%. Keep plants away from cold, drafty windows, air conditioning vents, or exterior doors.

Feed anthurium veitchii with a balanced liquid house plant fertilizer diluted to half strength once or twice per month throughout the growing season. Stop fertilizing in fall, then resume in late winter or early spring when the plant starts putting out new growth.

There are two main types of anthurium veitchii: narrow form and wide form. They are the same species and have very similar traits with a few small differences. The narrow form has slightly narrower, more elongated leaves along with more and thinner ribs. The leaves of the wide form are slightly broader across than those of the narrow form, and the ribs are fewer and spaced a little further apart. Wide-type anthurium veitchii may be more tolerant of standard indoor humidity than the narrow type.