Anthurium crystallinum care and propagation in water, soil, and leca (with updates!)

In this video I share the care tips for the anthurium crystallinum and do a side-by-side comparison VS the Anthurium clarinervium. This is probably the most common of the heart-shaped leaf anthuriums that are grown more for its foliage than flowers. The care is a little bit different from your other aroids so do pay attention as I share with you my care tips and secrets for this species. I also propagate this plant using water, soil, and leca medium and give you guys an update. Get ready to see some serious root porn in this video!
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[@sjuno7156]

Yes - practicing acceptance, learning to be patient, letting go, listening... plants teach so much

[@coroetuacell7982]

😆My New Motto for life and for my plants: “it’s normal to have some imperfections.” -Sean. So enjoy! ❤️

[@capricorn3113]

I like your motto... 👍

[@mariacapo2618]

Sean...at this point I declare you’ve earned a Dr. degree in plant knowledge . I’ve followed you since your first videos and watched you developed all the experiences you’ve acquired through out your plant journey that you’ve shared with us. I admire the way you’ve challenged yourself to follow your plant dream threw thick and thin, and threw all obstacles you’ve shared with us while overcoming them. Your charisma, your passion, just your since of humor let’s us enjoy the love of our plant journey together. Thank You for sharing your journey with us 🙏🏻

[@onlyplants]

😀😀 thank youuuuu that is so encouraging!

[@katieh4839]

Just found your channel, and I’m in the process of binge watching your content and I must say - you are so pleasant and fun to watch. I appreciate your authentic silliness and casual approach. I get stressed watching other plant pages sometimes, and you have a calming/casual effect - so thank you! Plants should be soothing. LOL On this specific video, when you said “practice acceptance” - this is such an important reminder for everyone. We (or at least I) tend to fall into the expectation/desire for our plants to look “perfect” - when in reality, their imperfections are what make them so beautiful and unique. Thanks again - I’m off to watch more of your videos. Signed: The new President of your Fan Club. LOL 😂

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thank you Katie 🤓 appreciate it.

[@bibebellamy9420]

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[@jarppaTHEspuge]

Me not knowging should I laugh or cry due to the dry af air here in the nordics. Heaters aren't even on yet but humidity is 25-30% indoors and gets up to only 39% if I keep humidifier on in closed room 10-12 hours a day. I was planning on giving mine a try with leca and see if it would be any happier than your poor fella. Never heard that trick with tring before! A basic jute string will probably do the trick as well. Also, that chunky potting mix you use looks so nice! Wish that came in bags where I live!

[@dominicflorio5708]

Once again, thank you for showing progress over a period of time, in the same video.

[@YnaPedido]

finally a plant tuber from south east asia 😊 been looking for one I can elate to because of the weather. marathoning your vlogs since last night. watching from the tropical region of the Philippines. yey! haha

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thank you. Welcome to the channel. 😀

[@silverfox5732]

Man I am absolutely in awww over you and your plants ,I am learning so much from you your method is simple, understandable and easy to adapt to what I need to be doing again thank you.

[@Steffy2DGee]

You are such a joy to learn from!! I just purchased my first Crystallinum baby and you’re knowledge has me hopeful and excited!!

[@baulou1962]

Hi Sean, I've been watching many of your videos and I've learnt so much about tropical houseplants. I just bought my first Anthurium crystallinum to add to my growing collection, in part due to watching this video. I have a A. clarinervium on the way! Your insights and enthusiasm, not to mention your extensive knowledge, are addictive. Always a pleasure. Thanks! Paul

[@onlyplants]

Yayee. Good luck 😀

[@baulou1962]

@@onlyplants Thanks so much. My clarinervium arrived. Sooo beautiful!

[@christinekobzeff]

Yes! I’m so happy you did this video, I have an International order coming in soon and one of the plants is a crystallinum, your tips are super helpful, thanks Sean!

[@onlyplants]

Whoaa good luck. They take a while to rehab, they are hard to kill.

[@zacharyimran3663]

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[@karterignacio8350]

@Zachary Imran Instablaster =)

[@leafing.around]

"You just have to practice acceptance." Amen........😄

[@jswngorz]

Just got my first anthurium and it is the crystallanium. Perfect video with care tips and propagation. Love all your videos. ❤ ☺

[@alisong826]

THANK YOU for the guideline of cutting a leaf after 50%+ is damaged. I’ve been searching for hours!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@xCurse10x]

I love so grately how he understands how they would live in their natural environment ... "They are not perfect in nature and they cannot be perfect in our home... just enjoy them for what they are..." THANK YOU! They thank you as do I for your care and understanding 🥰 Haha they are naughty😂(propagation)

[@Meskarune]

I wish I could embrace this mentality but I can't. My plants have to look perfect lol

[@xCurse10x]

@@Meskarune ... my dear plant parent friend... we want this always as our first perception for our dwellings... but I must say as much as I want a perfect looking [to me] plant ... its life, its growth, what you provide it with and how it adapts is almost as beautiful as watching it grow in its natural environment if you are attempting to provide or even if experimenting with potential environments and it thrives... to watch your little darlings grow and be happy and yet still adapt is such a beautifu,l amazing thing... we wouldn't be here if it weren't for them! So please, remember [all] : we are caregivers [in respect] back to the ones who gave us life 🥰 Keep growing my friends❤🧡💛💚💜💙

[@wanglabtydc1803]

Once again Sean brilliant 'devil in the details' technique. Squeeze as much water out from the moss as possible. Most western youtubers never tell us things like that. They just assume we know. End up 80% of the time root rot 🤣 Many many thanks. You're the best by far

[@onlyplants]

Yeah I wish someone taught me this before I killed many rate plants 😅

[@SmallGirlBigWorld_]

Your anthurium are very beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@sherryporsch9349]

Enjoyed learning too propagate Anthuriums😍 Their so beautiful 💖

[@williamskoreanclass2416]

I am learning a lot how to grow plants from your videos. The good thing is your videos never make me bored. Thank you for sharing.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@jamalex]

Thank you so much for all your videos - I really appreciate your knowledge & approach

[@katrinav.8503]

Oh, I wish I watch this video 2 weeks before to kill many cutting in too wet sphagnum... so helpful stuff you are telling here! Thanks 🙏

[@joelh6514]

You are fun to watch and your experiences are helpful.

[@stachelleoverland2188]

Thank you for such an informative video! You and your plants give such happiness to so many people. Sean, you empower us to to grow, try, and step out of our comfort zone. Love the beautiful plant vibes you send through my laptop.

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa thank you for the dose of positivity

[@Pottedplantsandcookingpots]

I can't wait to propagate my Chrystallinum, I recently purchased 2, one is forgetii X Chrystallinum, and I was so happy to find a seller here in Australia near where I am, that did not charge a huge price, and it was a decent size plant too. And she gave me a small Anthurium Scherzerzerianum as gift of purchase.

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@jenns.jungle5797]

Thank you so much! I think I am finally brave enough to divide mine. Great video. 👍

[@aamz4892]

These are really really really crazy expensive here in SG. No joke. It’s so nice to see yours thriving!!!!!

[@sambathtub]

so interesting and informative! thank you Sean. i live in a similar climate to yours so it’s refreshing to hear about your plant care methods and supplies :)

[@ruthtown5257]

I don’t have this plant so I’m just gonna look and stare at it on your video😩 Beautiful plants BFF!! ☺️

[@soralaexploradora]

I love that you do the updates!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😀

[@sammy3712]

I'm so glad I found your channel, this is the best💚

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu

[@puertoricanplanthero7298]

Definately love love your videos!!! You have a unique way you show the beautiful plant them give info them prospropagate and update absolutely love this way we can learn and see different ways of how to do things in a process!!!💝💝

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 💖💖

[@missamyjayne333]

I just got my first one and appreciate this video!

[@mihaelamincheva6466]

Oh wow, the price difference is huge here in Europe- the Clarinerviums actually cost like 4-5 times less than the Crystallinums, that's so interesting 🌿 i lovw your vidwos and you attitude towards plants 😊

[@dianehghzn7670]

I love them we have 3 big pots full at our terros door in bali perfect condition humid heat and dappled light and mostly shade and were waiting for the big rains one bunch i cut nearly all the leaves off and the plant came back in many young leaves and now look really healthy and thriving and beautiful love your videos ❤😂💝💟☮️☸️🕉️😍🍀🇦🇺🇮🇩🇺🇦🌏🌹🌈🌈🌈💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏🥰

[@onlyplants]

Thank you

[@cherylyeo25]

Very very spot on and useful (once again) I thot I got a clari via carousell SG - but ended up w/ crystal which in hindsight - Way better buy! and YES, its ridiculous heaven and earth diff in $$$ . So, again honestly I am very pleased w/ crystal. Had a small cutting .... took patience / ages to grow from 2 leaves then once I guess the plant itself acclimatize, it has been giving me new leaves / sprouts - such JOY indeed! much app pro tips on it! yahoo!

[@fharyana]

Love anthurium!! Thanks for the video, Sean!

[@pottymouthedplanter]

Oh my goodness I need one of these so bad. Lol. Soooo beautiful!!!!! Thanks for sharing! We love all your videos! Congrats on so many subscribers in such a short amount of time!!

[@rsmith6909]

Love these plants. I enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@zalehaburude7752]

Gorgeous Plants....

[@tinamarieussery3063]

Very enjoyable and full of info. Thank you

[@reeenr-m1254]

I had the same experience with leca, lost a cut😅. I thought it was me only.. thanks for sharing. Sukses terus ya

[@adamfromgardenofeden]

New favourite channel!! Thanks for making anthurium crystallinum care easy. I always thought they were way out of my league regarding their care since they are very expensive in Canada. But you made it look simple and now I’m less hesitant to try one out!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu, they are one of the easiest anthuriums in my care actually 😀

[@GianJurado]

Very informative! I actually got my very first Crystallinum exactly a month ago and I'm a little sad that it's not putting out any new growth yet. I'm thinking of doing a cut so I can encourage more shoots, and your video has given me the confidence to just go right in there and finally divide my plant 😅 I love the tip about sphagnum too! I have my fingers crossed that my anthurium can 'explode' like yours one day! 😊

[@onlyplants]

They do take a while to establish, but once they do, they are unstoppable.

[@GreatforGodMinistries]

Wow! This was my first time watching one of your videos and I loved it! I’m definitely subscribing and binging on them! Thank you! 😊💕

[@onlyplants]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 🙌🏻

[@Charline-Venefica]

I like to use leca under sphagnum inside glass containers, it keeps nice humidity without soaking the moss.

[@thesocialbuzzph6142]

Wow they are all beautiful.

[@drsmeetahuidrom6126]

Wow thank u Sean!! I have been thinking how to propagate my crystallinum and clavinerum. This is so helpful. Your video is always extremely informative and fun to watch. 👍

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu. Clarinerviums are a bit harder to propagate I feel, will film it when I do propagate mine.

[@drsmeetahuidrom6126]

@@onlyplants thank you so much

[@soggyfries3299]

Your ficus pumila wall is what im tryna achieve, so jealous! Great content as always!

[@richardgonzales4890]

Thanks for showing me growing tips on anthuriums. BTW, any one ever comment on how good looking you are! It was difficult to concentrate on what you were saying because I kept looking at you and your cuteness.

[@onlyplants]

Thats very kind of you, thank you

[@abbyyouvlog3032]

i love your plants thanks for sharing..😍😍😍

[@EverythingPlants]

Great video plant sir! These are for sale at one of my local plant shops here in Canada and I am so tempted.

[@bonsaibanghen6525]

Keren sobat. Banyak koleksinya y👍

[@onlyplants]

Makasih 😀

[@vatsalyapatel4882]

Simply outstanding!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 😌🙏🏽

[@tiffanysplantsandgardening934]

Love this video! 💚💚💚

[@AnhNPham-dz2cv]

Love these videos. Such amazing job!!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥰

[@plants.cornell2098]

Okay, I got it. My anthurium all in terracotta's pot with aroid mix inside and topping with sphagmoss. So it's all about mistaken watering scheduled I have. When I bought it, nursery said don't watering too often, because they love dried, that's why I let them dry out and only watering them once a week. Thank you so much Sean buat pencerahannya. You are the best youtuber dah

[@onlyplants]

Oooo maybe because the nursery had them grown in soggy potting medium thats why they advice to let it be dry (when in fact its never going to be completely dry in the bottom of the pot)

[@plants.cornell2098]

@@onlyplants I think so, cause our local nursery keep using sekam mentah for medium

[@aloyer7488]

Aloha from Hawaii. Thank You for doing this Crystallium video. Big Help!!!! Enjoy your style, have learned many many things from your videos this past year….. Mahalo

[@onlyplants]

Alohaaaa. Thank you for the dose of positivity!

[@aloyer7488]

@@onlyplants My Thank You & Appreciation is a mere small dose positivity, reflecting back to You, for all your Positive Egergy. You surely affect the wellbeing of plants all over the world, & therefore also the wellbeing of their plant caretakers. Your Karma Bank, must be overflowing, like a never ending river. You, sharing your gift of positive knowledge, is like the river sharing it’s water & blessings everything down stream…. Bless you!!!!!!

[@jamesroger1233]

Omgggg finally it's hereeeeee!!! Thank youuuuuu

[@onlyplants]

🙌🏻 😛

[@superduperD]

I love your videos. I've had an imported crystallinum rehabbing in SM for months and the roots have grown robust but no growth. I just went to feel the SM and noticed a big red growth point!! I'm nervous about moving it, and some of my other rare imports, into regular aroid mix when they are doing so well in SM. This video is so helpful and exactly what I needed to see!

[@onlyplants]

Thank you. In my experience they are fast to root, but takes a while to put out initial buds. But after it is a decent size (maybe 12-15 leaves, it will put out many leaves in one go. Unstoppable!

[@helena_US]

I also had Algae growth in my Leca. I cover the bottle with cloth or paper to prevent that. Alternatively you can change water every two weeks.

[@ajcale5077]

This is gold 👍🏆

[@malamaratt2649]

Always a pleasure watching your video's 👍

[@onlyplants]

Thank you 🥹

[@coolbeans3099]

Wow I just came from the fast growing house plants video of yours and the anthurium crystallinum was there

[@onlyplants]

Haha yess

[@Chloe__________xx]

I was going to say I think it’s yellowing because I think it’s root bound but then you said it and Iook pics 😂 such a pretty plant 😊✨

[@user-cr1lj8qo4j]

omg this video is so helful thank you Sean! :)

[@sannychang4216]

I put mine in leca for rooting and it was exactly the same… I lost two of my oldest leafs but at same time root was perfect and came with a new shoot

[@MmmDinos]

The thumbnail was so cute! I’ve just started with leca and so far it’s been really easy, but algae buildup is so gross lol

[@dinaoctavina5254]

Push the thumb up even before i play the vid. Selalu keren dan bermanfaat 👍

[@onlyplants]

Wiiii makasih

[@roysumarli3428]

Anthurium 👍😍 (Anthurium Regale is the best ❤️)

[@Sunny-mv5vn]

Thank you from Australia!!!

[@plantwithroos]

So cool to see! And so interesting, in Europe clarinerviums are maybe 20€ in garden centers and crystallinums are much more expensive and only sold on webshops or private Sellers! It's fascinating to me those differences

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaaaaa. Someone commented that crystallinums are harder to grow there. I find that hard to believe 😵

[@allanonnz]

Hey Sean for heavy waterer u may try mixing perlite with moss half and half so that the moss won’t be too wet causing root rot and u can keep watering it at ease.

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa good idea, thank you

[@karlacatacora235]

Looooved this video!!

[@billclinton3744]

You make great videos on plants and you speak perfect American English

[@onlyplants]

Thank you

[@nachig4754]

Thank you Sean, about leca, I keep finding more peeps not too happy about it. I also hear that sometimes leca, even is clay, depending where the manufacturer can release some "chemical " that certain plants don't like it. I do like the looks but not sure to give it a try still, because of that reason. Thank you again. cheers

[@onlyplants]

Yeah I saw that some people are giving it up too. Its not for everyone, but it does have its pros

[@crisanila2504]

beautiful!

[@marityvidadgutierrez7104]

Wow! They are beautiful! You are so smart on your plants. It is expensive here in US. Watching and a subscriber from Citrus Heights, California. Be safe.😍

[@onlyplants]

Welcome to the channel! Hope you’re safe and well in California 😀

[@janecurtis5726]

Thanks for giving such in depth coverage of the plants you talk about. By the way, a few videos ago you said you were giving up lecca balls...just do it!!! 😁

[@onlyplants]

Haha yes these videos were made at the same time. Currently Im down to two plants in leca.

[@Thegirlinthewhitevan]

LOL I love your intro and your outro!

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu hehe

[@cherylparks9780]

I love your videos. I sure wish I lived in your climate. I’m in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 and it’s very cold today. 💚💚❤️🪴❤️💚💚

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaa stay warm. I miss the cold weather... 😅

[@biancabautista2710]

Hiii! I’ve watched countless videos from your channel, and I think you’re THE most comprehensive one huhu. So thank you so much huhu. I really appreciate the lengthy videos and how it’s like a casual conversation with you ! I LIVE for the experiments and week/month updates! ✨🌱 I surely haven’t killed any new plants since I started watching your videos! 🌸 I’m curious about the moss pole! Did your anthurium climb up even further? 😄

[@onlyplants]

Haha thank you. No the anthuriums have such short internodes. Maybe in 2-3 more years it will haha

[@biancabautista2710]

@@onlyplants thank you so much for responding, Sean! 🌱 I hope to see an update in 2-3 years hehe. Keep making your awesome videos ! 🥰🌸

[@helena_US]

Still can’t figure out why my Anthurium is growing very show. Hope I have done it right after I repotted with new potting mix this morning. 😓 Thank you for sharing propagation step by step. Your effort and dedication are amazing.

[@onlyplants]

Give them proper care and time :) some species of anthuriums grow slower than others

[@nanirvana4250]

I love anthurium Salam hijau kk ☺👍

[@onlyplants]

🐸🐸

[@anitasalpekar9729]

I’m absolutely thrilled to find this channel…. Loved , Loved this video… and I’m going to be binge watching all your other videos. Can we propagate in cocopeat ?

[@onlyplants]

Thank youuu. Yes you can but it retains too much moisture. I recommend to amend it with perlite. Maybe 30-50% perlite

[@anitasalpekar9729]

Do we need to add any sand or compost? Can you please give me a rough percentage. I have a very old plant with really huge leaves, some reaching even 10 inches long. I live in a pretty dry place, so I want to get my soil mix correct.

[@victoria-davies]

I would love to see a jewel orchid vid sean! X

[@onlyplants]

Yepppp Im still growing them out so I can propagate them for youtube 😀

[@ephraimbrener9143]

Thank you, very informative. I already have clarinervium anthurium, and the crystallinum is very hard to find where I live. Looking for forgettii though.

[@onlyplants]

Whoaaaa thats so interesting... its hard to find clarinerviums here

[@kayleighburton1172]

Thank you 💕

[@horace6851]

Just to let you know - LECA is already designed to share moisture, the clay covering of the balls will wick the moisture up through capillary action so you don't need the twine. That's the whole point we use LECA not random river rocks as a growing medium. You can use the wick to bring water into the container if it sits above it but not through the container if there is water at the bottom, it might be making it too wat actually. Also, I don't think your plant minds the algae, those tropical plants are surrounded by algae in the rainforest canopy all the time, I'm sure it could grow happy with it sharing the container. Were you feeding it consistently? LECA doesn't store nutrients so you need to feed the plant a lot.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 😀

[@TheMariaFerraz]

Very good!

[@andrewc0624]

This makes me want to cut up my Anthurium Arrow, thanks for the video, Sean!

[@onlyplants]

😀😀

[@jeanniefromtahini5197]

Oh my god, "naughty clarinervium" I'm dead 🤣🤣🤣

[@jaskaur5127]

Loved the video. Beautiful plants. So far I've not had any success with sphagnum moss propagation.. its either too wet or to dry.😢

[@onlyplants]

Haha I had the same problem before too but they are great once you get the hang of it. Ill do a dedicated moss propagation video soon

[@pawelkoodziejczak5105]

Nice 👍😁

[@mariateresagatinao6832]

Do you use fungicide on plants after the rain? Nice video Sean, I love the way you show the progress in growth in one video.

[@onlyplants]

Yes I do. Leaves, soil, everything. Once a month ish

[@GUPPYMOMCHANNEL]

Planting in moss is good for separating new roots later. I think it's advantageous for the young Anthurium to grow on new soil.

[@bibebellamy9420]

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[@stephanieperucho5500]

So beutifull i want to collect anthurium hi wathing from philippines

[@thomaspl8431]

Hello ! If you see algae like this in your leca pot it's because the pH of the water isn't enough acidic and you use glass jar wich is really not ideal for Semi-hydro, root aren't made to support a lot of light (they are not pigmented) but micro-algae LOVE it, so put it in opaque pot is really idea to prevent the algae to appear :)

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu that makes a lot of sense!

[@StanWatt.]

I'm always silently screaming, "NOOOOOO!", when I see you divide a nice-sized plant lol

[@onlyplants]

Haha in 1-2 years it can turn into many nice-sized plants 😋😋

[@andrescastillo07]

I have one! But I think I'm stupid or I don't know... but I'm always in doubt about if I have the crystallynum or the clarinervium... I DON'T KNOW WHY I CAN IDENTIFY THEM haha, I'm usually good at that. I think I'm going to bother you again on instagram one of these days to see which one I have :P You're the best, as always!

[@onlyplants]

Haha Im terrible with identifying anthuriums, they look so similar. Clarinerviums are definitely very heart shaped though.

[@airi777]

Omg.I love your plants.It’s hard to find many of your plants species here in Japan.

[@onlyplants]

Thank youu 👻

[@rowenalatorre4872]

1st!!! 😍😍😍