ANTHURIUM SPLENDIDUM, Very Rare Species, TEXTURED Leaf, Gorgeous Aroid Plant
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8216482 |
The Chocó region of NW Colombia is perhaps the richest area in the world when it comes to aroid diversity. I've lost track of the number of gorgeous aroids that originate here - it's just astonishing. One of the most distinctive is Anthurium splendidum, a compact-growing species with rough-textured leaves that is quite rare in cultivation. For years, A. splendidum had the reputation of being nearly impossible to grow successfully, due in part to its re...quirement for very high humidity in order to thrive. The recent popularity of terrariums seems tailor-made for this species, and I've found that it grows quite well in a terrarium with consistently high humidity and moderate light levels. Plants are still difficult to find and usually quite expensive, but a well-grown plant will be the star of any collection!Anthurium splendidum occurs in NW Colombia at elevations of ~800-1200 feet, and requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. I provide daytime temperatures in the 80's with nighttime lows in the low to mid-60's. This species grows well in a potting mix that holds moisture and also has some air space for the fuzzy roots to wander. I use loosely packed sphagnum moss, which seems to work very well.Here's a chance to own a rare and fantastic Anthurium! The first two photos show a mature plant and the rough-textured leaves that make this species so desirable. You are bidding on the plant in the third and fourth photos, a healthy, well-established specimen in a 3.25" pot.***Shipments to addresses outside the United States are at the buyer's risk. No phytosanitary certificate will be provided.******Payment is expected within three (3) days of committing to purchase this plant. If payment has not been received within that time frame and alternate arrangements have not been made with me, the transaction will be canceled and the bidder will be blocked.******Shipping costs for each item will be lower when multiple items are packaged together. If you purchase more than one item, please wait to receive an invoice before sending payment.***
