Anthurium Rotolantei - Gorgeous, Rare Pebble Leaf Tropical Aroid, Specimen Size
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:8209839 |
The first two images show details of one of the fully mature parent plants growing on my greenhouse benches. Images three through five are of the young specimen plantyou are bidding on, recently transplanted into a fresh bark+perlite+charcoal+treefern mix in a 5”/13 cm plastic pot. Largestleaf 12”/30 cm. The plant is initiating new growth that will push a new leafshortly. One older leaf with minor trim for aesthetics.
Anthurium “rotolantei” is a very striking and rare, presu...mably terrestrialtropical aroid species, currently of unknown country of origin (but evidencesuggests southwestern Colombia). It was donated by an unknown party to theFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden more than 20 years ago. Recent collectionsfrom northern Ecuador by nurserymen there have unearthed a similar-lookingundescribed species. Its formaldescription is pending but the specific epithet will honor Dennis Rotolante, awell-known ornamental aroid grower and owner of Silver Krome Gardens inHomestead, Florida. It appears to be distantly related to the famous cloudforest Anthurium corrugatum, but thisspecies prefers warmer night temperatures and is far easier to grow than A.corrugatum. My plants are established offsets grown from old divisions ofthe original plants at Fairchild. This plant is very desirable because of itsvery attractive, deep green velvety, bullate leaves. It should excel in warm, shady interiorscapes and a sheltered spot in warm gardens. This species is alsoof easy pot culture for growers with space to allow the large leaves (to over 30”/75cm in length) to mature under intermediate to hot tropical conditions. It canhandle brief spells of overnight low temperatures at least into the high-40s Fwith no visible damage but should be considered “tropical”. It prefers good quality water and relativelyhigh humidity and responds well to frequent, dilute applications of balancedliquid fertilizers with micronutrients. Itmust be sheltered from wind. A fantastic species for growers working withpublic exhibits and tropical-themed vertical gardens.All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San FranciscoBay Area, California.Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with trackingnumber for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional USD 6.00each.Wherever possible, plants will beshipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to yourstate, please advise when auction is completed.Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weatherconditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 95+ F temperatures) areforecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-forpurchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mildweather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void.Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice andinvoice will be sent shortly after auction close. PayPal accepted. Cash ONLYfor local pickup.California buyers or plants sent to California mailing address aresubject to an additional charge of 8.50% state sales tax; please requestinvoice for total amount prior to effecting payment. Plants will NOT be shippeduntil corresponding local tax is paid.International buyers. No CITES nor US ESA-listed plants will besold to non-USA address buyers – NOEXCEPTIONS. Please do not bid on ESA or CITES-listed material if plants arenot intended for a US mailing address. CITES-listed plants include all orchids, all cacti, all cycads and all nepenthes species and hybrids. Internationalbuyers must be aware of risks and limitation of live plant import to theircountries. Plants will be sent via First Class airmail with a USPS trackingnumber and customs declaration will list horticultural material. International buyers assume any and allrisks of loss or confiscation resulting in plants non-arrival with NO recourseto the seller.Live arrival guarantee (except for international shipments- seeabove). Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be providedwithin 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material orrefund.Photos and text descriptions areproperty of the seller and may not be used by third parties without priorwritten permission by me.
Anthurium “rotolantei” is a very striking and rare, presu...mably terrestrialtropical aroid species, currently of unknown country of origin (but evidencesuggests southwestern Colombia). It was donated by an unknown party to theFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden more than 20 years ago. Recent collectionsfrom northern Ecuador by nurserymen there have unearthed a similar-lookingundescribed species. Its formaldescription is pending but the specific epithet will honor Dennis Rotolante, awell-known ornamental aroid grower and owner of Silver Krome Gardens inHomestead, Florida. It appears to be distantly related to the famous cloudforest Anthurium corrugatum, but thisspecies prefers warmer night temperatures and is far easier to grow than A.corrugatum. My plants are established offsets grown from old divisions ofthe original plants at Fairchild. This plant is very desirable because of itsvery attractive, deep green velvety, bullate leaves. It should excel in warm, shady interiorscapes and a sheltered spot in warm gardens. This species is alsoof easy pot culture for growers with space to allow the large leaves (to over 30”/75cm in length) to mature under intermediate to hot tropical conditions. It canhandle brief spells of overnight low temperatures at least into the high-40s Fwith no visible damage but should be considered “tropical”. It prefers good quality water and relativelyhigh humidity and responds well to frequent, dilute applications of balancedliquid fertilizers with micronutrients. Itmust be sheltered from wind. A fantastic species for growers working withpublic exhibits and tropical-themed vertical gardens.All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San FranciscoBay Area, California.Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with trackingnumber for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional USD 6.00each.Wherever possible, plants will beshipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to yourstate, please advise when auction is completed.Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weatherconditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 95+ F temperatures) areforecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-forpurchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mildweather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void.Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice andinvoice will be sent shortly after auction close. PayPal accepted. Cash ONLYfor local pickup.California buyers or plants sent to California mailing address aresubject to an additional charge of 8.50% state sales tax; please requestinvoice for total amount prior to effecting payment. Plants will NOT be shippeduntil corresponding local tax is paid.International buyers. No CITES nor US ESA-listed plants will besold to non-USA address buyers – NOEXCEPTIONS. Please do not bid on ESA or CITES-listed material if plants arenot intended for a US mailing address. CITES-listed plants include all orchids, all cacti, all cycads and all nepenthes species and hybrids. Internationalbuyers must be aware of risks and limitation of live plant import to theircountries. Plants will be sent via First Class airmail with a USPS trackingnumber and customs declaration will list horticultural material. International buyers assume any and allrisks of loss or confiscation resulting in plants non-arrival with NO recourseto the seller.Live arrival guarantee (except for international shipments- seeabove). Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be providedwithin 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material orrefund.Photos and text descriptions areproperty of the seller and may not be used by third parties without priorwritten permission by me.
