Furtadoa sumatrensis "red"

Plant Name: Furtadoa sumatrensis "red"

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-01702

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Furtadoa sumatrensis "red"

Plant Family: Araceae

Plant Native to¹: Sumatera

Plant Type: Aquatic, Semiaquatic (rheophyte)

Image Details²:

Image 1: Tip of emerse grown Furtadoa sumatrensis "red".

Image 2: Detailed view of the inflorescence of Furtadoa sumatrensis "red".

Image 3: Same inflorescence as above with spathe artificially removed to reveal the entire spadix.

General Information and Cultivation³: A slow growing plant, relatively easy to cultivate in both emerse and submerse conditions. Similar to Anubias in its cultural requirements, though more care should be taken when grown emerse (due to its softer leaves). Attach to wood and rocks, or plant directly into the substrate. Do not bury the rhizome or it may rot. In terrarium culture, Furtadoa sumatrensis "red" grows to about 130mm in height, with leaf blades 90mm × 50mm.

Ease of Care: Easy

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Emerse grown plant: Minimum 5-leaf tip cutting (80mm+ in height) with root development.

Further Reading:

Mori, Y. & Okada, H. (2001). Reproductive biology and pollen flow of a rheophytic aroid, Furtadoa sumatrensis (Araceae) in the Malesian wet tropics. Plant Systematics and Evolution 227: 37-47.

¹ Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.

² All images used on the Tankquility website have been taken of plants growing in our nursery.

³ The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.