Board of Trustees of the Indonesian Aroid Society Chandra G. Hendarto said the anthurium plant was a future crop that would become an export commodity and also a large domestic market. "Indonesia has a very large genetic diversity. If we work together, it can become an extraordinary commodity for export and domestic," said Chandra G. Hendarto on the sidelines of the Anthurium Ornamental Plant Contest in Depok, West Java, Sunday . Chandra said the Anthurium Ornamental Plant Contest could raise the enthusiasm of all stakeholders in ornamental plants, especially anthuriums for the future. "I hope that Indonesia will become an exporter of aroids in general and anthuriums in particular will be number one in the world. together," he explained. The head of Anthurium Jabodetabek, Agustinus stated that the background of this event was none other than to anticipate developments and trends in anthurium ornamental plants. "Also to accommodate new types of ornamental plants, especially anthuriums," he said. The public's enthusiasm for anthurium species has never subsided. This is none other than because of its attractive and distinctive shape and posture.
"Especially his handsome posture. Not sluggish, from the bottom up like the letter V," he added. Not only that, there are many types and colors of anthurium. In fact, one anthurium seed can produce one plant character. "That means if there are a thousand seeds, there are a thousand characters. The appeal is extraordinary," he said. He hopes that this event can accommodate the needs of sellers, hobbyists, investors and participants in ornamental plant contests, especially anthuriums to enliven the Indonesian anthurium market. Anthurium also has an attractive economic appeal, starting from IDR 1 million to IDR 300 million depending on the size and type. The "Anthurium & Kita" ornamental plant contest is an event that is routinely held annually and has a positive impact on economic value. Chandra believes the events in 2020 and 2021 will have a value of over IDR 1 trillion. The "Anthurium & Kita" Contest was attended by 200 contestants consisting of various classes. Some of the contests are the Variegata elephant ear class - all sizes, the non Variegata elephant ear class - all sizes, the Jenmanii Variegata class - the last leaf length is a maximum of 30 centimeters.
