Name: Anthurium veitchii Mast.
Synonyms: Anthurium veitcheum hort.; Anthurium veitchii var. acuminatum N.E.Br.
Etymology: The specific epithet veitchii honors the English gardening family Veitch and its historically significant nurseries.
First description: 1876 by Maxwell T. Masters.
Origin/Distribution: Colombia.
Location/Habitat: Epiphytic in the humid, warm forests of the Pacific Andes. For cultivation, we recommend around 18–28 °C, high humidity, good air circulation, and bright, filtered light.
Description and notes: “King Anthurium” produces very long, leathery, deeply ribbed, glossy dark green leaves that can grow well over a meter long on mature plants. Growing it in a well-draining pot or an open basket gives the roots plenty of air and allows the leaves to hang freely. Keep a coarse aroid mix evenly lightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.