Anthurium debilius

Anthurium debilius (also referenced under the synonym Anthurium debile) is a terrestrial species from Colombia's Valle del Cauca, named by Thomas Croat for its notoriously fussy disposition in cultivation. Its large, heart-shaped leaves are heavily bullate, with raised, blistered venation that gives the surface a distinctive three-dimensional, pebbled texture over a matte, smoky-green blade. New growth typically emerges in coppery-bronze tones before hardening off to the mature colouring. It stays compact for a velvet-leaf species and is a favourite among collectors chasing unusual leaf texture rather than sheer size, though it demands consistent humidity and is quick to decline if conditions slip.

Native range

Terrestrial understories of Colombia's Valle del Cauca region.

Classification

Genus

Anthurium

Family

Araceae

Type

Wild

Growth habit

Compact terrestrial rosette

Morphology

Leaf shape

Broadly cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.

Leaf length

25-40 cm

Leaf width

20-30 cm

Petiole colour

Coppery-green, terete

Venation

Deeply impressed, raised and bullate

Texture

Bullate, matte smoky-blue-green sheen

Variegation

N/A

Growth habit

Compact terrestrialA plant that grows directly in the ground, rooting in soil rather than climbing trees or rocks. rosette