Anthurium besseae is a rare and highly sought-after species native to the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador. It’s best known for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves with deeply etched, silvery-white veining that contrasts beautifully against dark green to bronze foliage. The leaves often have a soft, suede-like texture and a dramatic appearance, making this species a favorite among collectors of velvet-leaf anthuriums. It’s also a parent to many popular hybrids due to its striking foliage and compact growth habit.
Care Tips for Anthurium besseae
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Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sun, which can damage the delicate leaves.
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Humidity: Requires high humidity (70–90%) to thrive. A humidifier or enclosed cabinet is beneficial.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Allow the top inch to dry slightly before watering.
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Temperature: Prefers warm, stable temperatures between 65–80°F (18–27°C). Avoid cold drafts.
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Soil: Use a chunky, well-aerated mix—peat moss, perlite, orchid bark, and a bit of charcoal work well.
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Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season with a diluted, balanced fertilizer.
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Airflow: Ensure good air circulation to prevent bacterial or fungal issues, which this species can be prone to.
Anthurium Besseae
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Customers praised this "gorgeous" plant for its amazing price and quality. Most received "very healthy and well established" specimens with "excellent packaging" that kept leaves intact. Some noted plants arrived "a little beat up," and one customer received a Besseae AFF instead of the Besseae listed. Overall, shoppers were highly satisfied.
The price for this plant is amazing and the plant itself is gorgeous! I am obsessed😍
Plant came a little beat up. But it’s decent, with growth.
The plant looks beautiful. It was shipped with care too.
Another healthy plant! Excited to watch this one grow out.
Plant came well package
And beautiful
All went well as usual with this shop. Beautiful plant!
Very nice and large! Well establisged plant, healthy roots. Love it!
Stunning plant!!!! So happy with my purchases
Item arrived quickly in excellent packaging that kept plant leaves intact without so much as a wrinkle. Very impressed and very happy with my order.
Seller packed plant extremely well and plant arrived in excellent condition! I received a very healthy and well established plant in quality potting soil. Will be purchasing from here again to feed my anthurium addiction :)
My apologies, had to knock off a star because description is incorrect. The listing calls out a Bessae and I received a Bessae AFF.
Plant is pretty beat which I’m hoping to fix with future leaves but overall very beautiful.
Beautiful plant, very healthy! Packaged carefully.
Beautiful healthy plant with impeccable packaging
Anthurium Besseae