{"product_id":"anthurium-panamense-exact-plant","title":"Anthurium Panamense - Exact Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthurium Panamense\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant strap-leaf anthurium described by Thomas Croat and native to the humid tropical forests of Panama and Costa Rica — placing it squarely in the Central American cloud forest understory habitat shared by several other highly regarded collector species including \u003cem\u003edressleri\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003epapillilaminum\u003c\/em\u003e, and giving it the warm, consistently moist growing conditions of that region as its baseline. \u003cem\u003eA. panamense\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the informal pendant or strap-leaf anthurium group alongside \u003cem\u003epallidiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003evittarifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ewarocqueanum\u003c\/em\u003e — species defined by their long, narrow, gracefully hanging leaves rather than the broad cordate form of the velvet anthurium mainstream — but it occupies a distinctive position within that group as a species that is velvety in leaf texture, with soft contrast venation and a smooth leathery surface that gives it a presence somewhere between the purely glossy strap-leaf species and the full velvet cordate types. The leaves are long, lance-shaped, and pendulous, hanging with elegant weight from an epiphytic climbing stem, dark green with pale to soft-white venation that provides quiet but clearly visible contrast against the rich leaf surface. Among serious collectors it has earned a reputation as one of the more forgiving and adaptable pendant velvets in cultivation — faster-growing than \u003cem\u003ewarocqueanum\u003c\/em\u003e and considerably more tolerant of typical indoor conditions, making it an excellent companion or entry point for collectors drawn to the pendant strap-leaf character who find \u003cem\u003ewarocqueanum\u003c\/em\u003e temperamental. Its narrow, velvety form also makes it an excellent hybrid parent, contributing its graceful pendant leaf constitution and robustness to crosses with broader-leaved velvet species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elevated or hanging position is strongly preferred to allow the pendant leaves to hang freely to their full length without obstruction or folding. Provide bright to moderate indirect light — the velvet surface benefits from protection against direct harsh sun. Keep the medium consistently but lightly moist in a chunky, open epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir with excellent drainage. High humidity of 60-80% supports the healthiest growth and best velvet quality. Maintain warm temperatures between 64-77°F. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"#18A - 6 inch pot","offer_id":47763235569829,"sku":"06ANTHpanamense","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260426_182315972.jpg?v=1777257991","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/anthurium-panamense-exact-plant","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}