Name: Anthurium Rio Negro
Parents: Anthurium rotundistigmatum ‘Condor’ × Anthurium crystallinum
Breeding: Hybrid by Ecuagenera.
Etymology: The genus name Anthurium is derived from the Greek anthos (“flower”) and oura (“tail”). Rio Negro means “black river” and is the horticultural name of this cross.
Location/Cultivation conditions: We cultivate this hybrid in bright to semi-shaded conditions at approximately 18–27 °C, high humidity, and good air circulation. We keep a coarse, humic, and very airy aroid substrate consistently slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. Bright, diffuse light supports strong leaf venation.
Description and notes: Anthurium Rio Negro develops velvety green, sturdy leaves with decorative venation. The influence of Anthurium crystallinum is particularly evident in the velvety leaf texture and lighter veining. In seedlings, leaf shape, texture, and venation can change significantly with age.