Key features of Anthurium ‘Queen of Hearts’

The Anthurium ‘Queen of Hearts’ is an exceptional collector hybrid with smooth, glossy leaves in red bronze to nearly black that can shimmer intensely depending on the light. Young leaves often emerge coppery to reddish and darken markedly as they mature.

The elegant heart shape paired with its dark, almost dramatic colouring makes this plant a particularly sophisticated eye-catcher.

Origin & Botanical Background

👉 ‘Queen of Hearts’ is a cultivar/hybrid, not a botanical species.
Exact parentage can vary depending on the line.

Growth Habit & Size

• Compact to upright growth
• Heart-shaped, smooth leaves
• 40–80 cm possible
• Bolder and more impressive with maturity

Visual Development

• Young leaves often bronze to copper-coloured
• With maturity, deep dark red to almost black
• Colour play changes depending on light intensity

Special Features

• Glossy, smooth leaf surface
• Dark red-bronze to almost black foliage
• Elegant heart shape
• Rare collector hybrid

Fun Fact

In strong light, some leaves can look metallic and develop an almost black sheen.

🌿 Care tips for Anthurium ‘Queen of Hearts’

Location

• Bright, without direct sun
• Warm and consistent
• No drafts

Light

Bright, indirect light encourages intense leaf colour.

Watering

• Evenly slightly moist
• Don’t let it dry out
• Avoid waterlogging

Substrate

• Very airy and coarsely structured
• Mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum ideal

Humidity

• High, ideally over 60–70%

Fertilizing

Weakly every 2–3 weeks during the growing phase.

Common Problems

• Greening → insufficient light
• Brown edges → air too dry
• Yellow leaves → too wet

🐾 Pet Friendliness

Not pet-friendly

⚠️ Toxicity

Toxic to cats and dogs

🌬️ Air-Purifying Effect

Not proven