Queremal Velvet Anthurium

Anthurium queremalense

Queremal Velvet Anthurium

4.0 Collector Rating

Quick Facts

growth HabitShort-stemmed epiphyte, clustering
mature SizeLarge (leaves to 100cm+)
lightBright, filtered indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (70-80%)
temperature15-25°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
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Wild Species£££ · RareVery LowCloud forests of Queremal, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, extending into northwestern Ecuador.

Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated sagittate, arching
leaf Length60-100+ cm
leaf Width15-25 cm
petiole ColorPale green, terete
venationBold ivory-white primary and secondary veins
textureVelutinous
variegationN/A
growth HabitClustering, short-stemmed rosette

About

Anthurium queremalense was described by Thomas Croat from cloud-forest specimens collected near Queremal, Colombia, and is prized among velvet-leaf collectors for its long, softly pendent leaves. The elongated, sagittate blades carry a pronounced velutinous sheen and bold ivory-white venation that stands out sharply against the deep green surface. In habitat it grows as an epiphyte in the humid, filtered light of the understory, and mature specimens can produce leaves well over a metre long that arch gracefully from a short, clustering stem. Its combination of size, texture, and slow, deliberate growth keeps it firmly in the advanced-collector tier.

Native Range

Colombia

Collector Popularity Review

Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Anthurium queremalense (Queremal Velvet Anthurium) is ranked as Very Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.

Score: 4.0 / 5.0Based on collector index metrics

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