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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 70–90%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Medium
Care Difficult
Height 90–180 cm+
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Anthurium queremalense

Anthurium queremalense · Quėremal Anthurium · Anthurium sp. Quėremal
(an-THUR-ee-um keh-reh-mah-LEN-see)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 5 days
Humidity 70–90%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Medium
Care Difficult
Height 90–180 cm+
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Origin & Habitat

Reported from Valle del Cauca, Colombia; not treated here as POWO-verified accepted taxonomy.

First described by Unresolved; often attributed in trade as Croat but not verified here as a POWO-accepted species..

Description

Large elongated to oblong green leaves; collector descriptions emphasise very large leaves and a bold giant Anthurium look.

Reported as a large clambering/hemiepiphytic or terrestrial Anthurium; in cultivation it needs space and support more than a compact shelf position.

Botanical Notes

Name appears to refer to Queremal in Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Caution row. I did not find a stable POWO accepted species page for this name. Trade and collector sources treat it as Anthurium queremalense, often marked unresolved or ined.; therefore category is undescribed_species rather than species.

Care Guide

Treat as a large collector Anthurium: bright filtered light, high humidity, warmth, and a chunky mix or support that allows strong roots.

Repotting

Repot only when needed into a chunky bark/perlite/coco or similar aroid mix. Keep the crown above the mix and avoid oversized pots.

Feeding

Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.

Common Problems
  • Identity uncertainty; oversized growth for cabinets; root rot if grown too wet and airless; leaf damage from low humidity while expanding.
Notes & Curiosities
  • This is exactly the sort of Anthurium name that looks official in the trade but should stay flagged until a proper taxonomic source catches up.
Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Araceae plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing can irritate the mouth and digestive tract.
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