Anthurium 'Anthurium Crystal Collosus'
Accepted:
No
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
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Released Year:
Unknown
Propagated:
Yes
Cultivar Type:
Hybrid
Originator:
Quinton Hausermann
Namer:
Quinton Hausermann
Seed Parent:
Anthurium Faustomirandae
Pollen Parent:
Anthurium Crystallinum
Base Species or Cultivar:
Cultivar Origin:
This hybrid was produced through seed germination at our greenhouse E.F.G. Orchids. Pollen was removed from Anthurium Crystallinum, and then applied to Anthurium Faustomirandae. The fruit took almost two years to ripen, and the seedlings began to germinate close to two months after being sown.
Name Origin:
This plant should produce leaves that at full maturity will grow to lengths of up to 3-4 times the size of its pollen parent, Anthurium Crystallinum. The seedlings germinated around the same time as our self-pollinated seedlings of Anthurium Crystallinum, and this hybrid is already 3-4 times larger at the same age.
Growth Habit:
Terrestrial Growth Habit.
Leaf Blade:
Mature leaves of this plant maintain a thick, leathery texture like the seed parent Anthurium Faustomirandae. The crystal patterns of the pollen parent, Anthurium Crystallinum, are most prominent in the emerging leaves of each specimen of Anthurium Crystal Collosus. The patterns of each new leaf begin to fade slightly as the leaf hardens off into maturity. However, the patterns are fading less and less as each plant matures.
Bloom and Fruit:
Spadix, enclosed by a spathe. Produces Berries.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This new hybrid grows much more vigorously than its pollen parent Anthurium Crystallinum. Like its seed parent, Anthurium Faustomirandae, it is a very hardy and durable plant with very large thick leaves. Anthurium Crystallinum can be somewhat difficult to grow at home for the average hobbyist. Anthurium Crystal Collosus displays the best traits of both parents, and the traits of this hybrid have remained consistent among all of our seedlings.
