Anthurium ‘Queen of Hearts’ is a luxurious velvet-leaf hybrid admired for its dramatic heart-shaped foliage.. With deep green, almost black velvety leaves it offers a refined, collector-level look.

A member of the Anthurium group, this variety is grown for foliage rather than flowers. Leaves emerge lighter and gradually deepen in colour as they mature, creating beautiful tonal variation across the plant.

Elegant, architectural and slow-growing, ‘Queen of Hearts’ is a standout in any rare or dark foliage collection.

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Key Features

• 🌿 Large, velvety heart-shaped leaves
  

• 🌿 Deep green to near-black mature foliage

• 🌿 Compact but bold growth

• 🌿 Collector-focused hybrid

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Care Guide

Light

Bright, indirect light is essential.

• East-facing windows are ideal

• Avoid direct sunlight

• Too little light slows growth and reduces contrast

Filtered light enhances the velvety texture and vein definition.

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Watering

Allow the top 3–4cm of soil to dry before watering.

• Keep soil lightly moist during active growth

• Reduce watering in autumn and winter

• Never allow it to sit in water

Anthuriums prefer consistent moisture but are sensitive to overwatering.

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Humidity

High humidity is very important.

• Ideal range: 60–80%

• Benefits from a humidifier

• Excellent candidate for plant cabinets

Low humidity may cause browning edges or reduced leaf size.

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Temperature

• Ideal: 18–26°C

• Avoid temperatures below 16°C

• Protect from draughts

Stable warmth keeps growth steady.

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Soil & Potting Mix

Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix:

• Peat-free houseplant compost

• Orchid bark

• Perlite

• Horticultural charcoal (optional)

Good airflow around roots prevents rot.

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Feeding

Feed during spring and summer:

• Balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks

• Reduce feeding in winter

Avoid heavy feeding, as velvet Anthuriums are sensitive to salt build-up.

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Growth Habit

• Upright and compact

• Leaves can grow impressively large with time

• Slow to moderate growth rate

New leaves emerge lighter before darkening as they harden off.

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Propagation

Best propagated by division if offsets form.

Propagation is typically carried out during spring repotting.

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Common Problems

Yellow leaves

• Overwatering

Brown leaf edges

• Low humidity

Soft base

• Root rot

Small leaves

• Insufficient light or nutrients

Velvet Anthuriums prefer stability — sudden changes can cause stress.

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Styling Ideas

• Perfect for dark, moody interiors

• Ideal for plant cabinets

• Pairs beautifully with lighter variegated plants

• Looks striking in matte black or neutral ceramic pots

Its deep velvet foliage and bright veining create a dramatic focal point.

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Toxicity

Like other Anthuriums, it is toxic if ingested by pets or humans. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.