Anthurium 'Delta Force'
Delta Force Anthurium
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Anthurium 'Delta Force' is a deliberate hybrid created by Steve Nock of Ree Gardens, Miami, Florida, in the 1990s — a cross between Anthurium clarinervium and Anthurium pedatoradiatum. Delta Force was the sole seedling from the cross to produce the distinctive deltoid (triangular) leaf form with a sharply acuminate tip, a geometry found in no other common Anthurium. From A. clarinervium it inherits bold, luminous white venation against a deep dark-green coriaceous blade; from A. pedatoradiatum it inherits the triangular leaf outline. The result is a compact, self-heading terrestrial velvet anthurium valued for its architectural leaf shape and striking vein contrast. Still relatively scarce in the hobby, Delta Force commands premium prices and is increasingly sought by serious velvet anthurium collectors.
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A Most Architectural Anthurium: Delta Force Delights
One is occasionally presented with a hybrid so perfectly executed, it quite defies expectation. Such is the Anthurium 'Delta Force', a truly distinct creation from Steve Nock's work in 1990s Miami. Marrying the bold, luminous white venation and deep, coriaceous blade of A. clarinervium with the striking triangular outline of A. pedatoradiatum, the result is utterly captivating. Its strong deltoid leaves, sharply acuminate at the apex and arcuate-sagittate at the base, possess a geometry quite unlike any common Anthurium. This compact, self-heading terrestrial specimen, now residing in a rather damp British glasshouse, demanded a rather significant sum from one's tea money. Proof, I suppose, of the sheer dedication involved in propogating such a unique, velvet beauty. Still a rare occurence in collections, it's a true prize for the discerning aroid enthusiast.
