{"product_id":"anthurium-warocqueanum-x-besseae","title":"Anthurium Warocqueanum × Besseae aff.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthurium Warocqueanum × Besseae aff.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross pairing the Queen Anthurium — \u003cem\u003eA. warocqueanum\u003c\/em\u003e, the Colombian cloud forest endemic with its large, elongated, pendant velvety leaves and prominent white venation — against \u003cem\u003eA. besseae\u003c\/em\u003e aff., the compact Peruvian species whose near-fluorescent yellow-green venation is one of the most sought-after traits in collector anthurium hybridization. The cross targets the intersection of warocqueanum's scale, pendant leaf form, and dark velvet constitution with the vivid venation brilliance of the besseae lineage — producing elongated, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety dark surface and the characteristically bright venation besseae passes so reliably into its offspring. Generally more vigorous and adaptable than pure warocqueanum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright but soft indirect light — the dark velvet surface from the warocqueanum lineage is sensitive to direct sun which bleaches and fades coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very open, chunky epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir with excellent drainage and aeration; never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to warm temperatures between 65-78°F; high humidity of 70-80%+ is essential — inherited from the warocqueanum parent's montane cloud forest origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently but lightly moist — allow only the top inch to approach dryness between waterings. Never waterlog; never allow to dry out fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during active growth; dilute to half strength. Reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":47865682198693,"sku":"04ANTHecuaprincess","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Inch Large","offer_id":47865682231461,"sku":"04ANTHecuaprincess_XL","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260529_125637600.jpg?v=1780103095","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/anthurium-warocqueanum-x-besseae","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}