Anthurium kunayalense
Panama.
First described by Thomas B. Croat and Joseph Vannini. (2010)
Velvety, heart-shaped dark green leaves with pale venation; a compact collector species from the Cardiolonchium-style velvet group.
Upright foliage Anthurium, usually grown as a warm high-humidity cabinet plant in collections.
Specific epithet refers to Kuna Yala, Panama.
Accepted Anthurium species. POWO lists it as a subshrub from Panama in the wet tropical biome.
Best in warm, stable conditions with high humidity, filtered light, and a chunky mix kept evenly lightly moist.
Use a chunky aroid mix with bark, perlite/pumice, coco chips or coarse fibre, and a moisture-retentive component. Repot gently when roots fill the pot.
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.
- Root rot in dense media; leaf edge burn from low humidity, salts, or inconsistent watering; spider mites, thrips, scale, or mealybug; cold damage in cool indoor conditions.