Plant Comparison
Anthurium Andraeanum vs Queen of Hearts
Andraeanum is the Anthurium almost everyone has seen β the glossy red or pink flower sold at florists and garden centres worldwide. Queen of Hearts is a foliage hybrid, grown for its broad, glossy, deeply heart-shaped leaves rather than any flower. They share a genus and little else: one is bought for colour that lasts weeks, the other for a leaf shape that lasts years.
Anthurium Andraeanum
Anthurium andraeanum
The classic florist Anthurium, grown for its glossy waxy spathes in red, pink or white. Widely available, easy, and blooms nearly year-round in good light.
Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan / CC BY-SA 4.0 Β· Wikimedia CommonsAnthurium Queen of Hearts
Anthurium Γ 'Queen of Hearts'
A foliage hybrid with broad, glossy, deeply heart-shaped leaves and mild waviness at the margin. Grown for leaf form rather than any flower display.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Choose Anthurium Andraeanum ifβ¦
- βYou want reliable, long-lasting colour rather than foliage alone
- βYou want the easiest, most widely available Anthurium
- βYou are new to the genus and want a forgiving first plant
- βYou want a plant that keeps producing flowers with basic care
Choose Anthurium Queen of Hearts ifβ¦
- βYou want a foliage-first Anthurium with a bold, oversized leaf
- βYou already grow flowering Anthuriums and want a different look
- βYou don't mind paying more for a less common hybrid
- βYou want a plant whose leaves are the whole display, not a bonus
What They Have in Common
- β’Both are Anthuriums needing bright indirect light and chunky, airy mix
- β’Both are toxic to pets and children if chewed
- β’Both benefit from being kept slightly pot-bound rather than over-potted
- β’Both are prone to thrips damage on new growth
The Verdict
Choose Andraeanum if you want colour β it is the easier, cheaper, and more reliably flowering plant. Choose Queen of Hearts if flowers are beside the point and you want the boldest plain-green leaf shape in the genus; just expect to pay a specialist-grower price for it.
πΊ Anthurium Andraeanum
π Anthurium Queen of Hearts
Real Anthurium Andraeanum grow diaries
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