Anthurium clavigerum
Anthurium clavigerum (Club-bearing Anthurium) Care Guide
Featured photoanthurium-clavigerum.jpgAnthurium clavigerum, sold as Club-bearing Anthurium, is a member of the largest aroid genus and a Neotropical epiphyte or hemi-epiphyte. A Central and South American climber named clavigerum for its club-shaped infructescences, with deeply lobed palmate-compound leaves that distinguish it from typical entire-leaved Anthurium. Like most Anthurium, it needs bright filtered light, chunky aroid mix that drains immediately, and humidity above 60 percent.
Care facts at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of mix has dried.
- Humidity
- 60–80 %
- Temperature
- 18–27 °C
- Soil
- Chunky aroid mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir for excellent aeration.
- Origin
- Neotropical rainforests of Central and South America.
- Mature size
- 30 cm to 1 m tall depending on species; epiphytic species spread along supports.
Overview
Anthurium clavigerum is one of about 1,000 species in Anthurium, the largest genus in family Araceae. A Central and South American climber named clavigerum for its club-shaped infructescences, with deeply lobed palmate-compound leaves that distinguish it from typical entire-leaved Anthurium. Most Anthurium are epiphytes or hemi-epiphytes in their native rainforest, which is why they need open chunky mixes rather than dense potting soil.
Care Priorities
- Bright filtered light, never direct midday sun.
- Use a chunky aroid mix — orchid bark, perlite or pumice, coco coir.
- Water thoroughly when the top 2 to 3 cm of mix is dry; let excess drain.
- Humidity above 60 percent — group with other tropicals or use a humidifier.
- Provide a moss pole for climbing species; rosette species are fine in pots.
Common Problems
Yellow lower leaves with mushy stems indicate overwatering or compacted mix. Brown crispy edges signal dry air or fluoride-heavy tap water. Webbing under leaves means spider mites — rinse the plant and treat with insecticidal soap.
Sources & further reading (2)
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-04-28
- botanical-garden — accessed 2026-04-28
Frequently asked questions
Why does Anthurium clavigerum have such divided leaves?
Among the few Anthurium with palmate-compound leaves, A. clavigerum has 7 to 11 narrow leaflets per leaf — an unusual leaf form for the genus. Leaf division is most visible on mature climbing specimens.
What soil mix should I use for Anthurium?
A chunky aroid mix is best — roughly equal parts orchid bark, perlite or pumice, and coco coir. Standard potting soil holds water around the roots, which causes the rot Anthurium are notorious for.
How long do Anthurium spathes last?
Each spathe holds its colour for six to eight weeks under steady warm conditions before fading toward green. Mature plants in good light push new flowers most months of the year.
