Antherium superbum

🌿 Botanical Name

Anthurium superbum

💚 Common Names

Anthurium Superbum, Bird’s Nest Anthurium

🌱 Description

The Anthurium Superbum is a rare tropical houseplant prized for its dramatic bird’s nest growth habit and deeply textured foliage. Thick, leathery leaves emerge upright from the center of the plant, forming a striking rosette that creates an architectural focal point in any indoor jungle. New leaves often emerge with rich burgundy tones before maturing into deep, glossy green, adding even more visual interest throughout the year.

Unlike many Anthuriums that climb, Superbum remains compact and self-supporting, making it an excellent choice for tabletops, shelves, or as a statement piece in any plant collection. Its bold texture and unique form make it a favorite among collectors while remaining surprisingly easy to grow.

☀️ Light

Indirect view of the sky.
Thrives in bright, indirect light. It can tolerate medium light but will grow best with plenty of filtered light. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage.

💧 Water

Summer: Allow the top 25% of the soil to dry before watering.
Winter: Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry between waterings.

Water thoroughly, allowing excess water to drain. Superbum appreciates evenly moist soil but does not tolerate soggy conditions.

💦 Humidity

Prefers high humidity (60% or greater) but adapts well to average household humidity. Higher humidity encourages larger, healthier leaves.

🐾 Pet Friendly?

No. Anthurium Superbum is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix with ingredients like orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir. Good airflow around the roots helps prevent rot while encouraging vigorous growth and impressive foliage.

📦 Plant Details

• 🪴 Shipped in a plastic grower’s pot with drainage holes
• 🌿 Decorative pot not included
• 🏡 Perfect for collectors and anyone looking to add bold tropical texture to their home

Please Note: Every Anthurium Superbum is unique, and the plant you receive may vary slightly from the photos shown. Each plant is hand-selected from our greenhouse and carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to flourish. 💚

this is a 6” potted plant