Qian aims for distinct qualities in her breeding – leaf shapes, colours, textures, patterning and veining; spadix colour and size, even fragrance – and knows what to expect given the parentage of a hybrid. Nonetheless, individual siblings differ due to natural variation and the conditions in which they grow. Growers report back or post on their accounts using the hashtag of the new hybrid.
The whole adventure is a marvel of science, technology, community and art, powered by passion.
Find out more at Collectors Plant Fair on April 9 and 10 when Qian and Rannard join more than 60 other specialist growers at Hawkesbury Racecourse, Clarendon. They’ll have seeds, seedling plants, plenty of advice about growing anthuriums and philodendrons indoors – and some of their very impressive parent plants.
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