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Common Names: Anthurium Hookerii, Anthurium Hookeri, Bird's Nest Anthurium, Wild Tobacco, Birdsnest Flamingo
Scientific Name: Anthurium hookeri Kunth
A variety of the anthurium native to Central and South America, but with narrower leaves, this evergreen tropical in many ways resembles birdsnest ferns in terms of growth habits, and can have short internodes, dense roots, and tiny black glandular punctuates on the leaves, with white berries.
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small and medium sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical and sub-tropical climates; a particular favorite of tree frogs and other arboreal (tree dwelling) animals, when mounted in high humidity environments.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma
Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage
Lighting: Low to medium indirect light. Placement directly under a heat or basking lamp may result in burnt leaves.
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%, with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: These tropical evergreens have sturdy fronds that will keep flushing growth from the center, creating a "bird's nest" appearance of foliage. They can grow up to a foot or two wide, but the size can be managed with selective pruning. They have very shallow fibrous root systems that allows for a surprising amount of anchorage.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Anthuriums contain calcium oxide crystals and can cause mild irritation if ingested, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes and reptiles and amphibians usually don't ingest them.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted anthurium plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
