Anthurium Warocqueanum 'Princess of Hearts'

Anthurium Princess of Hearts
Anthurium warocqueanum × Anthurium warocqueanum 'Esmeralda'

A royal cross, Princess of Hearts combines the standard dark form Anthurium warocqueanum — with its legendary pendulous, velvety, deeply dark green leaves and bold silver-white venation — with the 'Esmeralda' cultivar, a distinct warocqueanum selection known for its lighter, more intensely emerald-green tone, subtler muted venation, and comparative resilience in cultivation. The hybrid vigor produced by this intraspecific pairing delivers elongated, pendulous leaves with prominent white to pale green venation against rich deep green foliage, combining the majestic scale and leaf quality of the Queen lineage with slightly improved growing ease. One of the more refined collector-grade warocqueanum crosses available — all of the regal presence of the species, expressed through two of its most celebrated forms.

As a true epiphyte in the warocqueanum lineage, this hybrid demands an open, breathable medium — 100% sphagnum moss or a very chunky mix of coarse orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum — and should never be allowed to sit in waterlogged conditions. Bright indirect light encourages the most defined venation and supports the development of the characteristically long, dramatic leaves; 1-2 hours of gentle morning sun can enhance veining contrast further. Keep the medium consistently and evenly moist, watering when the top inch of moss or bark feels dry — this lineage does not tolerate extended dry periods well. High humidity of 70%+ is essential; below 50% causes rapid crispy margins on the long, exposed leaf blades. Maintain warm temperatures between 65-82°F away from cold drafts. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested.