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Description
anthurium bakeri Anthurium bakeriAnthurium bakeri Anthurium bakeri is a compact epiphytic Anthurium species with a short stem, narrow strap like leaves and a tidy upright to spreading habit. Mature plants may show fine reddish brown glandular speckling on the leaf undersides. Anthurium bakeri is native from southern Mexico through Central America into northern South America, where it grows in wet tropical forest as an epiphytic or climbing herb. Its short stem and fibrous cataphylls
Anthurium bakeri
Anthurium bakeri is a compact epiphytic Anthurium species with a short stem, narrow strap-like leaves and a tidy upright-to-spreading habit. Mature plants may show fine reddish-brown glandular speckling on the leaf undersides.
Anthurium bakeri is native from southern Mexico through Central America into northern South America, where it grows in wet tropical forest as an epiphytic or climbing herb. Its short stem and fibrous cataphylls suit airy organic pockets on trees.
Anthurium bakeri key traits
- Growth habit: Short-stemmed epiphytic Anthurium with an upright to spreading leaf arrangement.
- Leaf shape: Narrow, leathery blades that can mature into long strap-like foliage.
- Inflorescence: Pale green spathe with a creamy spadix, usually held below the leaves.
- Fruit display: Mature infructescences can carry bright red berries after successful pollination.
Anthurium bakeri indoor care
- Light: Provide bright filtered light and protect soft or pale foliage from harsh midday sun.
- Watering: Water when the upper part of the substrate has started to dry, then drain thoroughly.
- Substrate: Use a loose Anthurium mix with bark, coco chips, pumice or perlite so roots receive moisture and oxygen.
- Temperature: Keep warm, ideally around 18–28 °C, and protect from cold wet substrate.
- Humidity: Moderate to high humidity helps new leaves expand cleanly; pair humidity with gentle airflow.
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth with a diluted complete fertiliser.
- Repotting: Repot when roots fill the pot or the mix begins to collapse.
Anthurium bakeri issues to check
- Yellowing lower leaves: Check for compacted substrate, cool roots or a pot staying wet for too long.
- Brown edges: Review humidity, watering gaps and fertiliser strength.
- Distorted new growth: Inspect young leaves for thrips or mites and stabilise humidity.
- Soft stems or crown: Check root health and improve drainage immediately.
Anthurium bakeri handling and safety
Anthurium bakeri should be kept away from pets and children that may chew plant material. Like other Anthuriums, it contains calcium oxalate crystals that can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes.
Anthurium bakeri name background
Anthurium belongs to the family Araceae. The genus name comes from Greek anthos, meaning flower, and oura, meaning tail, referring to the spadix. The species epithet bakeri is an eponym formed from the name Baker.
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