Anthurium ‘Mr. Worldwide’ x Antolakii (BVEP) – Cataphyll Top Cut

Anthurium ‘Mr. Worldwide’ (NSE Port × Indo Port) × Antolakii (BVEP)

An exceptionally collectible Anthurium combining ‘Mr. Worldwide’, the sought-after Portillae hybrid created by Teo Le, with Anthurium antolakii, the rare velvet species long known to collectors as Black Velvet Eastern Panama (BVEP).

‘Mr. Worldwide’ combines NSE Portillae from Enid at No Soy Elmo with an Indonesian NOID Portillae. The line is known for dramatic Portillae characteristics including wide sinuses, substantial leathery foliage and striking emergent color.

Anthurium antolakii is the formally recognized species name for the Eastern Panama velvet Anthurium historically circulated in the hobby as BVEP. Native to eastern Panama, it is known for exceptionally dark velvet foliage and dramatic red-to-nearly-black emergents. The species was named in honor of renowned collector and plantsman Rory Antolak.

This exact plant is a top cutting from one of our mother plants, originally acquired from Seth Schweers of 35 & Thrive. It is already in cataphyll, making this a mature division rather than a juvenile seedling and putting it at an exciting stage for its next growth.

Stock #: GS-3426
Cross: ‘Mr. Worldwide’ (NSE Port × Indo Port) × Anthurium antolakii (BVEP)
Mr. Worldwide breeder: Teo Le
NSE Port: No Soy Elmo / Enid Portillae
Indo Port: Indonesian NOID Portillae
Plant type: Mother plant top cutting
Growth stage: Cataphyll
Provenance: Originally acquired from Seth Schweers, 35 & Thrive
Plant pictured: Exact plant for sale

Care
Bright indirect light • warm temperatures • moderate to high humidity. Grown in Pro-Mix HP, a well-draining peat and perlite potting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Do not allow Anthuriums to dry out completely between waterings.

Shipping
Plants are carefully packed and may ship potted or bare root depending on plant size and shipping conditions. Heat packs are added when appropriate during cold weather. Some minor cosmetic wear or shipping stress is normal with live plants.

Please note: You will receive the exact plant pictured. Color, texture, leaf shape and other characteristics can vary with growing conditions and between growth stages.