anthurium warocqueanum dark form Anthurium Warocqueanum × Besseae aff

anthurium warocqueanum dark form Anthurium Warocqueanum × Besseae affAnthurium Warocqueanum Besseae aff. A cross pairing the Queen Anthurium A. warocqueanum, the Colombian cloud forest endemic with its large, elongated, pendant velvety leaves and prominent white venation against A. besseae aff., the compact Peruvian species whose near fluorescent yellow green venation is one of the most sought after traits in collector anthurium hybridization. The cross targets the intersection of warocqueanum's scale, pendant leaf

Anthurium Warocqueanum × Besseae aff.

A cross pairing the Queen Anthurium — A. warocqueanum, the Colombian cloud forest endemic with its large, elongated, pendant velvety leaves and prominent white venation — against A. besseae aff., the compact Peruvian species whose near-fluorescent yellow-green venation is one of the most sought-after traits in collector anthurium hybridization. The cross targets the intersection of warocqueanum's scale, pendant leaf form, and dark velvet constitution with the vivid venation brilliance of the besseae lineage — producing elongated, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety dark surface and the characteristically bright venation besseae passes so reliably into its offspring. Generally more vigorous and adaptable than pure warocqueanum.

• Light: Bright but soft indirect light — the dark velvet surface from the warocqueanum lineage is sensitive to direct sun which bleaches and fades coloration.

• Soil: Very open, chunky epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir with excellent drainage and aeration; never waterlogged.

• Temperature/Humidity: Cool to warm temperatures between 65-78°F; high humidity of 70-80%+ is essential — inherited from the warocqueanum parent's montane cloud forest origin.

• Watering: Keep consistently but lightly moist — allow only the top inch to approach dryness between waterings. Never waterlog; never allow to dry out fully.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during active growth; dilute to half strength. Reduce in winter.