Anthurium pedatoradiatum
Anthurium pedatoradiatum (Fingers) Care Guide
Featured photoanthurium-pedatoradiatum.jpgAnthurium pedatoradiatum is a Mexican anthurium with deeply lobed, palmate leaves that look like outstretched fingers — the species name pedatoradiatum literally means foot-shaped and radiating. It is one of the most architectural anthuriums in cultivation, with leaves up to 60 cm wide on mature plants. Care follows the standard anthurium regime.
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 bark, perlite, and coir.
- Toxicity
- Mildly toxic. Calcium oxalate sap. (humans) · Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA Anthurium listing. (pets)
- Origin
- Cloud forests of southern Mexico.
- Mature size
- 60 to 90 cm tall, leaves to 60 cm wide.
Overview
Anthurium pedatoradiatum was described in the 1800s and is one of the few palmate-leaved anthuriums. The deeply cut leaves are species-typical and develop their full finger-like form on mature plants only.
Care Priorities
- Bright filtered light brings out the dramatic leaf form.
- Use a chunky aroid mix.
- Hold humidity above 60 percent for full leaf size.
- Filter water — anthuriums are sensitive to chloride.
Common Problems
Smaller new leaves with fewer lobes is juvenile growth, normal until plant matures. Yellow leaves are overwatering. Crispy edges are dry air.
Sources & further reading (3)
- encyclopedia — accessed 2026-04-28
- botanical-garden — accessed 2026-04-28
- toxicity-database — accessed 2026-04-28
Frequently asked questions
How many fingers do mature leaves have?
Mature leaves develop 7 to 11 lobes radiating from the petiole attachment, hence the radiating description.
Will it produce flowers?
Yes, with small green spathes that are unremarkable. The foliage is the entire reason to grow it.
How long until full leaf shape?
Juvenile leaves are simpler. Full mature finger-shape develops over 2 to 4 years from a young plant.
