Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' DF × (papillilaminum × RVDP) (Variegated)

Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' DF × (papillilaminum × RVDP). Inky dark velvet meets red-veined variegation — near-black heart-shaped blades carrying high variegation from the pap/RVDP side.

The cross

'Ace of Spades' is one of the foundational dark velvet hybrids — large, near-black heart-shaped velvet leaves with pale silver veining. The 'DF' (Dark Form) is selected for the inkiest, darkest expression of it. Crossed here onto (papillilaminum × RVDP) — a dark, red-veined velvet line that carries variegation.

The result runs very dark and velvet — near-black heart-shaped blades with pale-to-red veining — and this plant carries high variegation from the pap/RVDP side. Seed-grown and one of a kind; variegated velvet is more delicate and leans on its green to grow.

This specimen

• Stage: juvenile
• Leaves: 3, all showing variegation
• Pot: 7cm
• Variegation: High across current growth
• Included: Inner pot
• Notes: Acclimated and ready to ship

One specimen. Photographed as received. No restock.

Care, briefly

• Light: Bright indirect — never direct, which marks the velvet and scorches the variegation. Good light keeps the variegation clean.
• Water: Lightly and evenly moist — never wet — letting the surface just dry between waterings. Keep water off the velvet.
• Humidity: 65%+. Velvet anthuriums, and variegated ones especially, brown at the edges in dry air.
• Mix: Airy, chunky epiphytic mix — bark, perlite and charcoal — fast-draining.
• Warmth: 20–27°C. No cold draughts, nothing below 15°C.
• Pace: Steady — variegated velvet leans on its green, so don't rush it. New leaves emerge dark and harden over a couple of weeks.

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