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Hookeri anthurium

Anthurium hookeri

Also found as Anthurium hookeri Kunth

Anthurium Hookeri (Anthurium hookeri) is a upright companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A warm, bright room with filtered light and room for foliage or a stable climbing support
Care: Moderate · Tropical aroid
Everyday size: An upright tabletop-to-floor specimen; height varies by species and growing conditions.
Collector class: Premium
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Anthurium
Family: Araceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Keep away from children and pets

Anthurium safety guidance identifies insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can injure and irritate the mouth. Do not allow cats or dogs to chew this plant.

Do not ingest. Keep leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fallen material out of children's reach.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Hookeri anthurium

Tropical aroid guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate

Light: Bright, filtered light; avoid harsh midday sun through glass
Water: Water thoroughly when the upper 2–5 cm of mix dries, then drain completely
Temperature: Warm room temperatures; protect from cold drafts (16–30°C)
Humidity: Average to humid household air with useful airflow (40–75%)
Potting medium: Chunky peat-free houseplant mix with bark and mineral aeration
Drainage: Free draining; never leave the inner pot standing in water
Feeding: Balanced liquid feed at half strength monthly in active growth
Pruning and grooming: Remove damaged leaves cleanly; train climbers to a stable support
Seasonal rhythm: Reduce watering and pause feeding when winter growth slows
Propagation: Stem division, node cuttings, or basal division according to growth habit
Travel planning: Usually tolerates about one week after a thorough watering; large or climbing specimens need a stability check
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Genus-level or toxic-principle guidance from veterinary toxicology; no non-toxic claim is made for this species.

Pets: Anthurium safety guidance identifies insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can injure and irritate the mouth. Do not allow cats or dogs to chew this plant.
Children: Do not ingest. Keep leaves, stems, roots, flowers, and fallen material out of children's reach.
Handling: Wear gloves for pruning and wash hands before touching the face.
Placement: Use a genuinely inaccessible position; a high shelf is not sufficient for climbing cats or falling leaves.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesAnthurium toxicology guidance Poison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: (c) My-Lan Le, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0
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Botanical source: View identity source

Scenes

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Hookeri anthurium

Executive office · Refined living room · Bright conservatory

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