anthurium donamaria Anthurium 'Dorayaki'

anthurium donamaria Anthurium 'Dorayaki'Anthurium crystallinum Dorayaki Anthurium crystallinum Dorayaki is a round leaf Anthurium crystallinum form with wide pale veins and a compact crown. Its shorter, broader leaves give young plants a compact, rounded form. Fresh leaves open lighter and softer, then firm up and deepen in colour as they mature. Its rounded velvet leaves are crossed by broad pale veins. Leaf traits Rounded heart shaped to near circular leaves Wide pale to silvery veins

Anthurium crystallinum ‘Dorayaki’

Anthurium crystallinum ‘Dorayaki’ is a round-leaf Anthurium crystallinum form with wide pale veins and a compact crown. Its shorter, broader leaves give young plants a compact, rounded form.

Fresh leaves open lighter and softer, then firm up and deepen in colour as they mature. Its rounded velvet leaves are crossed by broad pale veins.

Leaf traits

• Rounded heart-shaped to near-circular leaves
• Wide pale to silvery veins
• Velvet surface with a soft sheen
• Compact self-heading growth

Keeping it growing well

• Light: Give bright filtered light and shield soft new leaves from harsh sun
• Watering: Keep the mix evenly moist; let the upper mix begin to dry before watering again
• Substrate: Use an airy Anthurium mix that holds some moisture but does not compact
• Pot size: Match the pot to the root system; small plants in oversized pots stay wet too long
• Temperature: Keep warm and steady, especially after shipping or repotting
• Humidity: Moderate to high humidity helps soft new leaves unfurl more smoothly when paired with airflow
• Leaf care: Clean gently with minimal pressure to protect the velvet surface
• Feeding: Use light fertiliser in steady doses during active growth

What can go wrong

• Stuck new leaves: Usually linked to humidity drops, pests, root stress or handling while the leaf is soft
• Brown edges: Check watering rhythm, humidity, salts and root condition
• Scuffed leaves: Velvet marks easily when rubbed or packed tightly with other plants
• Small leaves: Check light, feeding, root health and recent changes after shipping or repotting
• Yellowing lower leaves: Check for overpotting or a mix staying wet too long
• Root rot: Dense substrate, cold roots and oversized pots increase the risk

Flowering

When mature, this form can produce a green spathe and green-brown spadix. Remove spent inflorescences once they fade.

Handling note

Keep away from pets and children; plant material can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes if eaten or handled roughly.

Name and origin

Anthurium crystallinum ‘Dorayaki’ is a cultivated round-leaf form of Anthurium crystallinum. The name refers to dorayaki, a round Japanese filled pancake, and suits the plant’s shorter, broader leaves. In Anthurium, the genus name refers to the tail-like spadix in the flower structure.