Anthurium is toxic to both humans and pets. Plant in a well-draining pot with a 50-50 mix of orchid and houseplant potting media. Place anthurium in a warm, brightly lit room but out of direct light.

The prominent veins on its leaves are ivory or light green and wide, not unlike the pattern of corrugated cardboard, which gives the plant its common name, velvet cardboard anthurium. The flowers ...