Name: Anthurium gymnopus Griseb. ‘No. 3’

Etymology: The genus name Anthurium derives from the Greek words anthos (“flower”) and oura (“tail”), referring to the characteristic spadix inflorescence. The specific epithet gymnopus roughly means “bare foot.”

First description: In 1866 by August Grisebach.

Origin/Distribution: Cuba.

Location/Habitat: Climbing or hemiepiphytic in warm tropical habitats. We grow this species in bright to partially shaded conditions at around 20–28 °C, with good air circulation and moderate to high humidity. The substrate should be coarse, very airy, and well drained; the surface can be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.

Description and Notes: Anthurium gymnopus has decorative green leaves on strikingly long petioles and develops a climbing growth habit as it matures. A climbing support and a loose aroid substrate support the plant’s natural development.