Anthurium Neon Lace
Anthurium besseae aff. × Anthurium papillilaminum

A named hybrid pairing two compact understory species with complementary strengths. A. besseae aff. contributes its bright yellow-green venation — one of the most sought-after traits in collector anthurium hybridization — along with a compact constitution. A. papillilaminum contributes its thick, muscular, papillose-velvety leaf texture, ribbed and winged petioles, and rich mahogany emergent coloration. The cross produces dark, velvety cordate leaves where the besseae venation reads across the papillilaminum leaf body, combining vein brilliance with velvet substance. Individual seedling expression varies.

• Light: Lower light than most velvet anthuriums — both parents are genuine understory species; 150-300 fc indirect light supports the deepest coloration and most vivid venation. Avoid high-intensity exposure.

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

• Temperature/Humidity: Warm temperatures between 65-80°F; high humidity of 70-80%+ is essential for the velvet surface quality and cleanest leaf emergence from both parent lineages.

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

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