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anthurium fingers for sale Anthurium pedatoradiatum 'Fingers' – Deeply Divided Strap LeavesAnthurium pedatoradiatum Fingers Anthurium pedatoradiatum Fingers is a divided leaf Anthurium with mature blades that spread into radiating lobes. The botanical species is Anthurium pedatoradiatum; Fingers is a trade nickname for the segmented foliage. Its epiphytic roots need a loose substrate, airflow through the pot and careful watering. As the foliage matures, the lobed blades need side space to expand without tearing or folding against nearby

Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’

Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’ is a divided-leaf Anthurium with mature blades that spread into radiating lobes. The botanical species is Anthurium pedatoradiatum; ‘Fingers’ is a trade nickname for the segmented foliage.

Its epiphytic roots need a loose substrate, airflow through the pot and careful watering. As the foliage matures, the lobed blades need side space to expand without tearing or folding against nearby plants.

Radiating leaves on Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’

• Leaf form: Mature leaves divide into narrow lobes arranged around the blade.
• Leaf spread: The segmented blades need side space as the plant develops.
• Native range: Anthurium pedatoradiatum is native to southern Mexico.
• Growth habit: The species grows as an epiphyte, so its roots need an airy substrate.
• Indoor setup: A loose substrate and careful watering suit its epiphytic root habit.

How Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’ develops

Smaller plants may show less divided leaves before the mature outline becomes stronger. As it sizes up, the blade opens into radiating segments and gives the plant a wider outline.

The divided edges can catch during transport, cleaning or tight shelf placement. Keep the plant where the leaves can expand freely and where the potting mix dries evenly between waterings.

Care for Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’

• Substrate: Use an open epiphyte-style Anthurium mix with bark, coco chips and porous mineral components.
• Light: Give bright filtered light. Harsh sun can scorch exposed lobes and new leaves.
• Water: Let the upper part of the pot dry before watering again, then drain fully.
• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity reduces tearing and sticking while divided leaves expand.
• Warmth: Keep it warm and avoid cold, saturated roots.
• Placement: Leave space around the plant so the lobes are not pressed against neighbouring pots.
• Feeding: Feed lightly in active growth once the root system is established and the plant is producing leaves.

Problems on Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’

• Limp or yellow leaves: Check for a potting mix that stays wet too long or lacks air around the roots.
• Brown tips: Moisture swings, dry air or stressed roots can show first on the divided leaf edges.
• Torn lobes: Mature leaves can tear when crowded, rubbed or handled roughly.
• Stretched petioles: Very low light can produce longer, weaker growth.
• Pests: Inspect petiole bases and the underside of lobed leaves for thrips, mites and mealybugs.

Safety around Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’

Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’ contains calcium oxalate crystals. Keep the plant away from pets and children likely to chew foliage, and wash hands after pruning or root work.

Botanical background for Anthurium pedatoradiatum ‘Fingers’

Anthurium pedatoradiatum Schott was first published in Bonplandia in 1859. The species is native to southern Mexico and grows as an epiphyte in a seasonally dry tropical biome. The epithet pedatoradiatum refers to a pedate, radiating leaf arrangement.