Anthurium peltigerum

A rare Anthurium from the very wet Pacific slope of south-western Colombia and north-western Ecuador. It is one of only three anthuriums with peltate leaves, where the stalk joins the underside of the blade. It grows as an epiphyte in humid foothill and cloud forest, often near streams, and needs warm, constantly humid, shaded conditions.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

An epiphyte in humid premontane and cloud forest on the Chocó slope. Herbarium labels mention forest near streams, steep banks and roadside forest. Small drosophilid flies pollinate it, attracted by the yeast-like scent of the inflorescence.

Herbarium and observation records span about 740–1,600 m. Wikipedia also mentions the San Lorenzo area of Esmeraldas, which lies lower.

Colombia (Valle del Cauca)Ecuador (Esmeraldas, Carchi)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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