Anthurium multinervium Engl.

• Genus: Anthurium
• Botanical Background: Described by German botanist Adolf Engler, who made significant contributions to the classification of Araceae and other tropical plant families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Geographical Range: Found in northwestern South America
• Environment: Typically grows in lower to mid-elevation rainforests under shaded canopies. It thrives in high humidity, mild temperatures, and rich, organic soil with ample moisture.

Leaves

• Elongated, lanceolate, and thin-textured with numerous fine, parallel lateral veins, which are a defining characteristic of the species
• Deep green, often glossy

Inflorescence (Spadix & Spathe)

• Slender spadix accompanied by a narrow, greenish to pale spathe
• Produce a mild scent and is likely pollinated by small beetles or flie

Growth Habit

• Usually epiphytic or terrestrial, growing from a short stem with aerial roots
• Forms a compact rosette and can adapt to various humid forest microhabitats

Light Requirements

• Bright, indirect light
• Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the delicate foliage

Watering & Humidity

• Requires consistently moist soil and high humidity (above 70%)
• Water when the top layer begins to dry, but ensure good drainage

Soil & Potting Mix

• Use a well-draining, airy mix such as orchid bark, sphagnum moss, perlite, and peat
• Mix should retain moisture without becoming soggy

Temperature & Fertilizer

• Ideal temperature range is 18–26°C (64–79°F)
• Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth

Division

• Propagated through division of mature clumps or by stem cuttings that include aerial roots
• Maintain high humidity for best rooting success

Seeds

• Propagation is rarely practiced
• Requires warmth, humidity, and patience due to slow germination and early development.

Typical Issues

• Spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs, especially in dry conditions
• Root rot may develop if overwatered or poorly drained

Treatment Recommendations

• Use neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests
• Improve drainage and airflow to prevent fungal infections and ensure healthy root systems

• Name "multinervium" refers to the multiple prominent veins on its leaves
• Trait that sets it apart from other species with more subtle venation

• Admired by collectors for its textured leaf pattern and rarity
• Well-suited for shaded indoor displays or terrarium environments with controlled humidity

Wild Population Status

• Not yet evaluated by the IUCN
• Native range overlaps with regions under deforestation pressure, suggesting a need for conservation attention

Market Availability

• Extremely rare in cultivation
• Typically unavailable in mainstream markets. Occasionally found through specialty collectors or botanical garden