Anthurium pacevedoi Croat

• Genus: Anthurium
• Botanical Background: Described by Thomas B. Croat in Aroideana 45(2): 377 (2022).

• Geographical Range: Wet tropical forests of Colombia.
• Environment: Thrives as an epiphyte in humid, shaded tropical canopies within wet tropical biomes.

Leaves

• Elongated, non‑cordate, strap‑like blades 
• Glandular‑punctate surfaces, borne on slender petioles

Inflorescence (Spadix & Spathe)

• Produces a large, bright red spathe surrounding a matching spadix
• Inflorescences mature fully red, distinguishing it from related species with pale bracts

Growth Habit

• Epiphytic subshrub with slender stems and short internodes, anchoring via aerial roots and lacking tubers

Light Requirements

• Bright, indirect light to mimic the dappled shade of its native canopy

Watering & Humidity

• Keep evenly moist without waterlogging

• Maintain high humidity (above 60 %)

Soil & Potting Mix

• Use a well‑draining, coarse mix (e.g., orchid bark blended with peat or coco coir) for aeration and moisture retention
  

Temperature & Fertilizer

• Ideal range 18–26 °C (65–80 °F)

• Feed during the growing season with diluted high‑phosphorus fertilizer

Division and Cuttngs

• Most successful via division of side shoots or stem cuttings in spring or early summer

Seeds

• Produces berries containing two seeds, but seed germination is slow and rarely used for propagation

Typical Issues

• Aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
• Inspect new growth and maintain good air circulation

Treatment Recommendations

• Control pests with water sprays, horticultural soaps, or neem oil
• Prevent root rot by avoiding overwatering

• As an epiphyte, it contributes to canopy diversity
• Underscores Colombia’s role as a center of Anthurium speciation

• Collectors prize its vibrant red spathes and elegant pendent foliage, though it remains rare in cultivation

Wild Population Status

• Not yet evaluated by the IUCN

• Endemic distribution suggests potential vulnerability

Market Availability

• Not widely available due to its recent description and restricted natural range