Tezula Red Crystallinum

I acquired this particular Tezula Red Crystallinum from Tylor Lee. I had been looking for a Red Crystallinum to add to my collection when Tylor offered this plant for sale through Anthurium Addicts. His timing could not have been better.

This plant displays everything that first drew me to Red Crystallinums. Its leaves emerge a rich brown before gradually hardening to green. During that transition, a vivid red midrib and primary venation run through the blade, bordered by strong silver that makes the entire pattern glow. The silver is especially pronounced along the upper veins and around the perimeter, where it branches repeatedly toward the margins. Pink and red remain visible through the center of the brighter veins, creating a layered effect against the darkening leaf. Rounded upper lobes frame a narrow sinus, while the blade tapers into a long, clean point.

This plant has produced two batches of seedlings for me and taught me just how slowly Red Crystallinum hybrids can move from the seedling stage into juvenile growth. Her babies take their time—sometimes painfully so—but they are beautiful nonetheless. Watching their color and veining gradually develop has made the wait worthwhile.