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The Cercestis mirabilis is incredible. It reminds me of an Alocasia tandurusa but even more beautiful.  Is it an easy going plant or super finicky?

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On Jun 20, 2023, at 2:12 AM, D. Christopher Rogers <b*@gmail.com> wrote:



It is difficult for me to explain which aroids I love best. I am often asked what species of crustacean or beetle is my favourite. Really, it is which ever one I am working on at the moment.

I do love Anthurium and Philodendron, but I am not a fan of artificial hybrids, forced mutations, cultivars, or sports. I much prefer the wild type plants. That being said, while I am a huge fan of the tuberous taxa (Arum, Helicodiceros, Dracunculus, Dracontium, Amorphophallus, Typhonium, Sauromatum, Anchomaenes, et cetera, et cetera . . .), I really enjoy the small oddball genera that are so rare in the hobby. Here are some examples:

Cercestis mirabilis (the plant looks like it is embossed)

<Cercestis mirabilis juvenile .JPG>

Dracontium polyphyllum

<Dracontium polyphyllum bloom.JPG>

Hapaline colonae

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Nephthytis swanei

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Spathocarpa sagittifolia

<Spathocarpa sagittifolia detail.JPG>

Ulearum donburnsii

<Ulearum donburnsi1.JPG>

These are just a very few of the amazing diversity of the Araceae. I grew all these plants when I still lived in California and had a couple tropical greenhouses. Sadly, it is not practical for me in Kansas.

Happy days,

Christopher

On Mon, 19 Jun 2023 at 20:26, a sunjian <a*@gmail.com> wrote:

> I would love to see from the scientific community members, what are
> your personal favorite specimens in your personal collections? What
> about them makes them your favorite? What do your home set ups look
> like? ...

I don't own one, but with regards to what I think is one of the best looking specimens out there, perhaps Lari Ann's Thaumatophyllum 'Maharlika' would be one.

I just love the overall shape of the dark green leaves, as well as the overall habit of the plant.

https://keyapa.com/pahatan/rencana/p_maharlika_history.htm

On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 4:12 PM Jessica Holbrook <i*@jessholbrook.com> wrote:

Wonderful Bernhard! Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s so helpful to see, & you have introduced me to a plant I had not yet heard of. There are thousands upon thousands of them, & unless your only exposure is the social media, all you hear about are the philos, anthuriums, etc. Which I love! But I want to know more than just what is trending on SM so I appreciate you taking the time to share! That is a stunning plant & now I will read up on it to learn more!

Thanks again! :) Jess

On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 11:41 Bernhard Strolka <b*@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Jess,

I have many favourite plants but when I can only name one it the Dead
Horse Arum / Helicodiceros muscivorus
Why? ... see pics

I grow most of my plants in a wintergarten (Helico survives outdoor) -
just one pic for illustration

Happy growing, Bernhard.

Am 25.04.2023 um 00:50 schrieb Jessica Holbrook:
> ...
> I would love to see from the scientific community members, what are
> your personal favorite specimens in your personal collections? What
> about them makes them your favorite? What do your home set ups look
> like? ...
>
> :) Jess
>
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