At Terrabotanica, tissue culture is not mass production...it is controlled genetic stewardship. Our laboratory micropropagation programme exists to preserve elite Anthurium genetics, eliminate pathogens, and ensure long-term genetic continuity across generations.
Every tissue cultured plant we release is propagated under sterile laboratory conditions and genetically verified against its original reference line, ensuring clean, stable, and traceable material from lab to grower.
What Is Tissue Culture?
Tissue culture (micropropagation) is a laboratory-based propagation method where plants are grown from small sections of living tissue under sterile, controlled conditions.
Unlike traditional cuttings, tissue culture allows us to:
Eliminate pests, fungi, and systemic pathogens
Multiply elite genetics with consistency
Preserve rare or irreplaceable phenotypes
Maintain long-term genetic reference lines
This process is essential for safeguarding valuable hybrids and preventing genetic degradation over time.
Our Tissue Culture Standard
Terrabotanica operates to a high-integrity laboratory standard, not a volume-driven commercial model.
Core Principles
Genetic fidelity first – no phenotype drift tolerated
Clean material only – pathogen-free propagation
Traceability – every line tied to a verified genetic origin
Transparency – tissue-cultured plants are always declared
Laboratory Workflow
1. Elite Plant Selection
Only the most stable, visually distinct, and genetically verified plants are selected for induction. Not every hybrid qualifies.
2. Sterile Initiation
Small explants are taken and sterilised to remove all surface contaminants before entering culture.
3. Controlled Multiplication
Plants are grown in vitro under tightly regulated:
Light intensity
Temperature
Nutrient composition
Growth regulators
This ensures predictable, uniform development.
4. Genetic Verification
Tissue culture lines are genetically checked against the original reference fingerprint to confirm true-to-type propagation.
5. Rooting & Acclimatisation
Plants are carefully transitioned from lab to greenhouse conditions, minimising stress and loss.
Why We Use Tissue Culture
Tissue culture is employed selectively and deliberately.
Used When:
Preserving elite or historically significant hybrids
Protecting rare or limited genetics
Establishing long-term conservation lines
Scaling verified material responsibly
Not Used For:
Rapid mass-market flooding
Lowering perceived rarity
Replacing seed-grown diversity
Seed-grown and tissue-cultured plants serve different purposes—and both are respected within our programme.
Transparency Commitment
We operate with absolute clarity.
All tissue-cultured plants are clearly declared
Seed-grown plants are never misrepresented
Genetic origin and propagation method are always disclosed
This transparency protects collectors, growers, and the long-term integrity of the Anthurium community.
Tissue culture is not a shortcut—it is a responsibility.
When we introduce a plant into tissue culture, we are committing to:
Scientific accountability
Genetic preservation
Long-term custodianship
Every plant represents a lineage, not a product SKU.