Anthurium podophyllum is a striking climbing species renowned for its dramatic, deeply lobed foliage. Mature leaves develop a distinctive lacy appearance and can reach up to 3 feet in length and width, becoming increasingly pinnatified as the plant matures. The pinnate leaves feature a leathery texture with glossy dark green surfaces and semi-glossy undersides, held on long petioles. This versatile species thrives in multiple growing modes—as an epiphyte cascading from tree branches, as an epipetric plant on stone surfaces, or as a terrestrial grower. Its aerial roots create an attractive natural display. Note that Anthurium species exhibit natural leaf variation, so appearance may differ between specimens and leaves.
Details
Botanical Name
Anthurium podophyllum
Common Name
Finger-Leaf Anthurium
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
3 feet
Max Spread
3 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Bright Indirect
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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