Name: Anthurium Tayos Cave
Parents: Anthurium insigne ‘Paquishiae Rojo’ × Anthurium besseae cf.
Cultivation: Hybrid by Ecuagenera.
Etymology: The genus name Anthurium derives from the Greek words anthos ("flower") and oura ("tail"). Tayos Cave refers to the well-known Cueva de los Tayos in Ecuador.
Location/Growing Conditions: We grow the hybrid in bright to partial shade at approximately 18–27°C, with high humidity and good air circulation. The coarse, airy, and slightly moisture-retaining aroid substrate should remain evenly lightly moist. We avoid intense direct midday sun and waterlogging.
Description and Notes: Anthurium Tayos Cave develops robust, elongated, leathery leaves with subtle light venation. Depending on the light, the leaf surface can appear velvety to silvery shimmering. The parents possess distinctly different leaf characteristics, so seedlings may vary in shape, structure, and possible lobing as they mature.