Aroideana Vol. 5 No. 1

Journal of the International Aroid Society

This issue opens with a detailed cytogenetic study reporting somatic chromosome counts (2n = 48), including a triploid variant, across various Anubias species . Marcel Lecoufle then outlines comprehensive vegetative and sexual propagation methods for Caladium, Alocasia, and related genera, covering division techniques, pollination timing, and seed-handling protocols . John Banta provides a practical primer on breeding Anthurium hybrids, contrasting meticulous versus broad-crossing strategies . Finally, Thomas B. Croat offers an extensive survey of Old World aroids—highlighting their geographic distribution and ecological habits—and the issue concludes with early 20th-century Sodiro illustrations of Ecuadorian Anthurium species alongside classified advertisements for collectors and growers.