Phytonica

Bucephalandra ‘Ulu Mahakam’ 🌀🏝️

- A rheophytic species endemic to the Ulu Mahakam region of East Kalimantan, Borneo. It naturally colonizes moist, shaded rock surfaces along riverbanks and cascades, where it anchors via a creeping rhizome. This species exhibits coriaceous, ovate - lanceolate leaves with a subtle iridescence, particularly under high humidity. Cultivation requires consistent moisture, high humidity, and good air circulation.

This is very unique and possibly a new species entirely!

- Jebriel / Phytonica

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Piper ulceratum !

This unique Piper species has very corrugated leaves with cilated trichomes !

🚨Anthurium Hybrid Update!

I’ve been closely monitoring the progress of my latest Anthurium sp. hybrid:
(Zara x Dark Forgetii) x (Red Magnificum x Antoloki) — aka Skeleton Babies II.

I’m excited to report that it just pushed out a new soil leaf, showing promising vigor and healthy development. The leaf morphology is already displaying some intriguing traits inherited from both parent lines. I’m particularly hopeful that this batch of seedlings will produce at least two inflorescences, allowing me to cross them again and work toward stabilizing the genetics.

My ultimate goal is to establish consistent phenotypic traits, which would allow for eventual registration as a cultivar. With stabilized genetics, this hybrid could potentially display unique foliage characteristics, improved vigor, and distinct floral features.

Best Regards !

- Jebriel Houdroj / Phyto Tropics