Handpicked #121 - Anthurium Vittariifolium Variegata
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Anthurium Vittariifolium Variegata – Variegated Strap Leaf Collector Anthurium
Seed Grown with naturally occurring variegation
Anthurium vittariifolium Variegata is the variegated form of the Long Leaf Anthurium, an epiphytic aroid from the rainforests of southeastern Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Amazonian Brazil. Its long, narrow, leathery strap-shaped leaves hang straight down, and on mature plants they can reach well over a metre. In this form, each leaf is streaked and sectored with cream, yellow or lime running along its length. The patterns range from fine pinstripes to broad pale bands, and no two leaves look the same. Slow-growing and highly sought after, it makes a dramatic hanging plant for collectors.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Variegated cascading leaves – Long, pendant straps striped with cream, yellow and lime create a striking curtain of colour.
✔️ Made for hanging displays – Its downward-growing leaves suit hanging baskets, high shelves and tall pots, where the foliage can drape freely without any support.
✔️ A rare collector anthurium – Strap-leaf anthuriums are already unusual, and the variegated form is far less common than the green, so it makes a true statement piece in any aroid collection.
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light helps the variegated sections stay healthy and supports steady growth. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the pale areas.
💧 Water: Water when roughly the top third of the mix has dried, then let excess water drain away fully. Keep it lightly moist but never waterlogged, as it is prone to root rot.
💦 Humidity: It prefers 60–80% humidity. A humidifier helps prevent browning along the leaf edges, especially on the pale variegated sections.
🌡 Temperature: 18–29°C is ideal. Keep it above 15°C and away from cold draughts.
🌱 Soil: Use a very airy, chunky, fast-draining mix with plenty of coco chip, plus coco coir & perlite, to suit its epiphytic roots.
🪴 Support: No support needed. Grow it in a hanging basket or a raised or tall pot so the long leaves can hang freely.
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. During spring and summer, add a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter to half strength every few weeks. It is slow-growing, so avoid overfeeding.
🚫 Toxicity: Toxic to pets and people if chewed or eaten. Like other anthuriums, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth and throat.
Also known as: Anthurium vittarifolium Variegata, Variegated Long Leaf Anthurium, Variegated Strap Leaf Anthurium
A show-stopping hanging specimen for serious anthurium collectors.
A note on variegation: Variegation in this plant is natural and can be unstable, so each leaf can look quite different. New leaves may show more or less variegation than older ones, and occasionally the plant produces mostly green leaves. This is normal for variegated plants and isn’t a sign of poor health. Bright indirect light gives the best chance of balanced variegation.
Disclaimer: Please note that while this plant has been individually photographed, natural changes may occur between the time of photography and when it reaches you. Factors such as new growth, seasonal variation, and environmental conditions can influence colour, size, and shape. The photos serve as an accurate guide to how the plant looked at the time of the photo, but some differences are to be expected as each living plant continues to grow and change.
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.
As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape
If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box
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Shipping is capped at $22 per box.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
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NT Shipping Dates 2026
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WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
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Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
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Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
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Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
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You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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