ANTHURIUM IVANPORTILLAE, RARE, Gorgeous Aroid Species, Great Plant
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8209063 |
Tropical America contains some spectacular anthuriums, many of them new to science. This beautiful species from Ecuador first was collected in the mid-1990's, but it's only recently been given a name. Anthurium ivanportillae is a beautiful species from the very rich Cordillera del Condor area. At maturity, the leaves are nearly three feet long and have a very elegant shape that stands out in any plant collection. Anthurium ivan...portillae has been named provisionally, but the description has not been published yet. I was fortunate enough to acquire one plant several years ago, and it recently has become large enough to bloom and set seed. The fruits are bright orange, adding to the beauty of the plant. To my knowledge, this species is only in the collection of one or two botanical gardens and a handful of private collections in the United States.Anthurium ivaportillae seems to grow well under intermediate conditions and moderately bright light. High humidity and frequent water seem to be beneficial as well. My greenhouse can get into the low 90s during the summer and down to the low 50s during the winter. This species does especially well during the summer but slows down a bit during the winter, probably in response to conditions that are cooler than it would prefer. For me, this Anthurium grows well in a potting mix that holds moisture but doesn't stay too soggy. I use loosely packed New Zealand sphagnum moss with very good results.This Anthurium is truly gorgeous and well worth adding to any plant collection! The first photo shows a large plant, with the beautiful leaf that make it so attractive, and the second photo shows a maturing infructescence. You are bidding on the plant in the third photo, a healthy seed-grown specimen in a 5.25 inch 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.***
