Anthurium acebeyae
Bolivia.
First described by Thomas B. Croat. (2005)
Large arrowhead to heart-shaped green leaves; collector descriptions note strong pleating or prominent venation when mature.
Upright epiphytic/subshrub Anthurium that can become large, with leaves held on long petioles from a short central stem.
Named for Amparo Acebey, co-author associated with the Bolivian Araceae publication.
Accepted Anthurium species. POWO lists it as an epiphytic subshrub from Bolivia in the wet tropical biome.
Use bright filtered light and a chunky, moisture-retentive mix. Give space for large leaves and avoid crowding the new growth.
Repot only when needed into a chunky bark/perlite/coco or similar aroid mix. Keep the crown above the mix and avoid oversized pots.
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.
- Under-sizing in low light; root rot from heavy media; misidentification with other large green Anthuriums or hybrid seedlings.
- It is increasingly seen in collector hybrids because it can contribute big, architectural leaf shape.