Anthurium crystallinum 'Variegated'
Variegated Crystallinum Anthurium
Typical UK price
£106
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 7 Jun 2026
- On record
- 2
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm2 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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About Anthurium crystallinum 'Variegated'
Anthurium crystallinum 'Variegated' is a velvet-leafed understory aroid native to the regions between Panama and Colombia. The species is known for heart-shaped leaves with silver veins that catch the light; this variegated cultivar adds cream-to-yellow marbling and sectors across the dark green surface. It requires warm, highly humid conditions and filtered indirect light, since the pale variegated areas scorch easily.
Native range
Panama to Colombia; variegated collector form in cultivation
Classification
- Genus
- Anthurium
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Understory subshrub
- Form of
- Anthurium crystallinum
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Elongated cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches. with a relatively narrow sinus
- Leaf length
- 20-35 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-25 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, round-shaped
- Venation
- Silvery-white veins that reflect light
- Texture
- Soft velvety
- Variegation
- Cream to yellow sectors or marbling
- Growth habit
- Compact upright habit
Recent UK sales
- 2 Aug 2026
Rare💛 Anthurium Crystallinum Variegated One Leaf Rooted Cutting New Shoot
rooted cutting · 2 Aug 2026 £31 - 24 Jul 2026
Anthurium Crystallinum Variegated One Leaf Rooted Cutting
rooted cutting · 24 Jul 2026 £46 - 12 Jul 2026
Rare💛 Anthurium Crystallinum Variegated One Leaf Rooted Cutting New Shoot
rooted cutting · 12 Jul 2026 £77 - 6 Jul 2026
Rare💛 Anthurium Crystallinum Variegated One Leaf Rooted Cutting New Shoot
rooted cutting · 6 Jul 2026 £82 - 7 Jun 2026
Anthurium crystallinum variegated
size not stated · 7 Jun 2026 £125 - 6 Jun 2026
Rare🧡🤍Anthurium crystallinum variegated Rooted Cutting
rooted cutting · 6 Jun 2026 £74 - 6 May 2026
Rare ❌Anthurium crystallinum Highly Variegated Well Rooted Plant New Leaf
size not stated · 6 May 2026 £88
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | £125 | 1 |
| May 2026 | £88 | 1 |
US eBay sold listings (not UK prices)
1 sold on ebay.com, 11 Apr 2026 to 11 Apr 2026, median US$513. These are not UK sales and are not in the UK price.
Variegated Crystallinum "Scrambled Eggs"
US$513 · 11 Apr 2026
Before you buy
- Inspect the newest leaf; variegation that is only present on older leaves and absent from new growth suggests the plant is reverting
- Thrips are the primary pest concern: check undersides of all leaves, especially unfurling new growth, for fine silvery streaks or dark specks
- Variegated anthuriums are high-value, so insist on photos of roots, newest leaf (both sides), and full plant before any large purchase
- Be aware that unstable chimeral variegation means future leaves may express differently. Buy based on the plant's current state, not assumed future patterning
Anthurium crystallinum 'Variegated' care
- Substrate
- Very chunky, well-aerated mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% sphagnum moss, 10% activated charcoal. Anthuriums suffocate in dense soil; roots need airflow.
- Watering
- Water when the substrate is nearly dry throughout. Less is more. Overwatering is the primary killer of velvet anthuriums. Always use room-temperature water.
- Humidity
- 70–85% is essential. Below 60% causes stunted growth and curling leaves. A dedicated humidifier is strongly recommended for UK growers.
- Feeding
- Low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10 or orchid fertiliser) at quarter strength every 3–4 weeks. High nitrogen produces lush but weak growth susceptible to pests.
- Repotting
- Reluctantly, only when completely root-bound (every 2–3 years). These plants dislike disturbance and may sulk after repotting.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or root rot
Fix: Remove from pot, trim affected roots, repot into fresh dry substrate and reduce watering
Curling or crispy leaf edges
Cause: Low humidity or cold draughts
Fix: Increase humidity above 70% and move away from cold windows
Thrips
Cause: Common on velvet-leaf anthuriums; hard to detect early
Fix: Inspect new growth and leaf undersides regularly; treat with neem oil or systemic insecticide at first sign
Gear for this plant
- Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 100gLong-fibre sphagnum for air-layering, top-dressing, and epiphyte substrate mixes.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Anthurium crystallinum 'Variegated'
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Offset (keiki). Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Challenging. Needs stable humidity, consistent moisture, and bright indirect light to thrive. Best suited to experienced aroid growers.
- Time to establish
- 8-14 months
- True from cuttings
- No. Variegation or cultivar traits may not carry through, so choose cuttings with care.
- Notes
- Variegation in this form is unstable; cuttings may revert to the standard green form. Select cuttings from the most highly variegated growth, but results are not guaranteed.