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Subtropical Exotics: A Comprehensive Exploration of Specialized Aroid Cultivation and Biodiversity
Subtropical Exotics represents a compelling intersection of specialised horticulture, conservation science, and the cultivation of some of the world’s most extraordinary tropical plant species. This deeply informed enterprise is devoted to the cultivation and conservation of aroids—particularly the magnificent Anthurium veitchii—within innovative high-humidity environments designed to replicate natural cloud forest conditions authentically.
The extensive knowledge and experience gained through these practices form the foundation of Araceae Magazine, which shares this expertise with a global audience passionate about rare and remarkable plants.
Araceae Magazine Spring 2025
Published on the 1st October 2025 - Araceae Magazine Spring 2025 edition that will showcase the key factors influencing the dramatic growth from seedlings that bear little resemblance to this stunning mature epiphytic Anthurium veitchii, renowned for its dramatic, deeply corrugated, elongated leaves, which can reach lengths of 1.0–2.0 metres in optimal conditions.
Araceae Magazine Autumn 2025
NOW AVAILABLE: The Winter 2025 edition of The Araceae Magazine. This edition features Philodendron verrucosum grown in coco coir. It highlights the benefits of using Growth Technology: Foliage Focus for optimal plant health and examines how Australia’s winter climate affects the growth and development of this aroid.
Araceae Magazine Autumn 2025
The Araceae Magazine Autumn 2025 Edition explores selecting a suitable medium for growing aroids in the Araceae Cloud Forest and its unique characteristics.