Anthurium 'Black Venom' × 'Blue Papi' Variegated

Anthurium 'Black Venom' × 'Blue Papi'. Two dark papillilaminum heavyweights crossed — near-black velvet with a blue undertone, and visible variegation across every leaf on this plant.

The cross

'Black Venom' is a variegated papillilaminum hybrid known for very dark, almost black, glossy leaves with a wrinkled, wavy texture and creamy-to-pale variegation. 'Blue Papi' (Blue Papillilaminum) is a select dark form of papillilaminum, prized for its blue pigmentation, velvet finish, clean veining and a bright yellow-orange sinus.

Both sit deep in the papillilaminum line, so the cross runs dark and velvet — broad, heart-shaped blades, near-black with a blue cast, clean veins, and the variegation both parents can throw. Each seedling from this cross is its own; this one carries visible variegation across all four leaves.

This specimen

• Stage: medium, established
• Leaves: 4, all showing variegation
• Roots: Well-rooted
• Pot: 9cm
• Condition: One leaf carries some physical damage, photographed honestly; the crown is strong and the other three leaves are clean.
• 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.
• Water: Lightly and evenly moist — never wet — letting the surface just dry between waterings. Keep water off the velvet leaves.
• Humidity: 65%+. High, stable humidity keeps the variegated leaves clean.
• 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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