{"product_id":"handpicked-123","title":"Handpicked #123 - Anthurium Vittariifolium Variegata","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthurium Vittariifolium Variegata – Variegated Strap Leaf Collector Anthurium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Grown with naturally occurring variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnthurium 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It ✔️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✔️ Variegated cascading leaves – Long, pendant straps striped with cream, yellow and lime create a striking curtain of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✔️ 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e✔️ 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌞 Light: Bright indirect light helps the variegated sections stay healthy and supports steady growth. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the pale areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💧 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💦 Humidity: It prefers 60–80% humidity. A humidifier helps prevent browning along the leaf edges, especially on the pale variegated sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌡 Temperature: 18–29°C is ideal. Keep it above 15°C and away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌱 Soil: Use a very airy, chunky, fast-draining mix with plenty of coco chip, plus coco coir \u0026amp; perlite, to suit its epiphytic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪴 Support: No support needed. Grow it in a hanging basket or a raised or tall pot so the long leaves can hang freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌿 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🚫 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthurium vittarifolium Variegata, Variegated Long Leaf Anthurium, Variegated Strap Leaf Anthurium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA show-stopping hanging specimen for serious anthurium collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on variegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uprooted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055762161899,"sku":"HANDPICKED-#123","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1455\/8287\/files\/handpicked-123-uprooted.heic?v=1794178487","url":"https:\/\/www.uprooted.com.au\/products\/handpicked-123","provider":"Uprooted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}