Anthurium hatschbachii E.G.Gonç.

• Genus: Anthurium
• Botanical Background: Described by Edson Gonçalves in 2011 from type material collected by Guido F. J. Hatschbach in 1962; rediscovered and redescribed with additional localities in 2015.

• Geographical Range: Serra do Araçatuba (Paraná) and Morro da Tromba (Santa Catarina), Brazil; area of occupancy < 100 km².
• Environment: Humid cloud‑forest edges on granite outcrops or tree trunks; well‑drained organic litter over acidic rock; temperatures 12 – 24 °C.

Leaves

• Cordate to broadly ovate
• 25 – 60 cm long
• Mid‑green with tiny white‑green glands

Inflorescence (Spadix & Spathe)

• Slender green‑to‑pink spathe
• Cylindrical spadix
• Turning purple to vinaceous at anthesis

Growth Habit

• Small terrestrial
• Epiphytic herb with short erect stem, persistent papery cataphylls

Light Requirements

• Bright filtered light 

Watering & Humidity

• Keep substrate evenly moist
• Allow top centimeter to dry slightly

Soil & Potting Mix

• Airy mix of fine bark, sphagnum, perlite and a little humus
• Shallow pot or slatted basket promotes root aeration

Temperature & Fertilizer

• Temperatures range 16 – 26 °C year‑round

• Feed monthly in active growth with balanced liquid fertilizer

Division and Stem Cuttings

• Detach basal shoots or stem sections with one healthy node
• Root in moist sphagnum at 24 °C

Seeds

• Fresh berries germinate within 2–4 weeks on sterile moss under high humidity
• Require steady warmth

Typical Issues

• Spider mites and mealybugs
• Root rot

Treatment Recommendations

• Maintain humidity
• Free‑draining medium
• Moderate watering
• Insecticidal soap or neem oil
• Remove affected roots
• Repot into fresh mix
• Apply systemic fungicide

• Named in honor of Brazilian botanist Guido Hatschbach, renowned collector of southern Atlantic‑forest flora

• Collectors prize its speckled foliage and compact habit
• Rarity and conservation status add to its appeal

Wild Population Status

• Listed as Critically Endangered due to tiny range
• Habitat loss from deforestation and tourism pressure
• Population lies outside protected areas

Market Availability

• Extremely scarce
• Occasionally offered by specialist growers