ANTHURIUM

Anthurium Carlablackiae × (Papillilaminum × Ace of Spades) | Dark Velvet Hybrid Collector Plant

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4,395.00 kr

Size MIn house +3months

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The specs

One of a kind - the exact plant shown
Strong variegation on all 3 leaves
Visible, established root system
Ships in its current pot - minimum stress, maximum arrival health
Only 1 available. No duplicates. No restocks.

The Cross

One of the most desirable velvet Anthurium crosses available today - pairing Carlablackiae, the species every serious collector wants on their shelf, with Papillilaminum × Ace of Spades, the benchmark lineage for jet-black velvet leaves and bold silver venation.

Carlablackiae brings compact rounded leaf form, deep velvet texture, and the rare variegation genetics this species is legendary for.

Papillilaminum × Ace of Spades contributes near-black matte color, thick leaf substance, and the dramatic vein contrast that defines the AOS line.

The result: a high-impact collector plant with jet-black velvet potential at maturity - and in this specific seedling, exceptional high-percentage variegation already fully expressed.

Mature mother plants of this cross (4–5 mature leaves) currently trade at €1,400+ in EU collector circles. This is an early-stage entry point into that same lineage, with the variegation already locked in.

Why This Specific Plant Stands Out

The variegation on this seedling is not subtle. It's bold, sectoral, and present on every single leaf - three out of three. That's not common. Most variegated seedlings from premium crosses show one, maybe two variegated leaves at this stage, with uncertainty about what comes next.

This one is already telling you what it wants to be.

Specs:

4 leaves total - strong variegation on all 4
Visible, established root system
Young collector seedling, healthy and stable
Grown in Sweden from seedling stage - no import stress, no climate shock

Variegation Stability

Three consecutive variegated leaves is one of the strongest early signals you can see in a variegated Anthurium. It doesn't guarantee the pattern forever - no grower can honestly claim that - but every data point on this plant so far points in the right direction.

You're buying a seedling with a clean variegation track record, premium parentage, and healthy roots. The ceiling is high.

Ships in Its Current Pot

Most sellers rip plants out and repack them in sphagnum before shipping. That's unnecessary stress the plant then has to recover from on your end.

We don't do that. Your plant ships in the exact pot it's been thriving in - roots undisturbed, substrate intact, ready to keep growing the day it arrives. The only exception is if the plant has had a health issue requiring intervention before shipping (rare, and we'd tell you directly if so).

Why Now

This is the only plant available from this selection. No duplicates. No waiting list. No restock.

High-variegation seedlings from Carlablackiae × (Pap × AOS) rarely surface publicly. When they do, they move quickly.

What's Included

The exact plant shown in the photos, in its current pot
Top + bottom packing protection
Live Arrival Guarantee
DOA protection included

The plant

Anthurium, chosen for structure, venation, and cultivar accuracy. Every plant is verified against reliable source material before it's listed — because mislabels are rampant in this market, and we don't pass them on.

What 'collector-grade' means here

Every plant has passed through our grow space before it gets listed — inspected, pest-checked, and root-verified. We don't flip fresh imports or ship anything we haven't stood behind first. If it's on the site, we've already lived with it.

Variegation expression — what to expect

Presence of variegation is guaranteed. Expression is not.

No two variegated plants grow out identical — even from the same mother. New leaves can come in heavier, lighter, or sometimes revert. That's the nature of the cultivar, not a defect. Every listing shows the actual specimen you'd receive — so you see exactly what you're buying.

Your first two weeks

Unbox gently. Don't panic about a drooping leaf — travel fatigue is normal and usually fixes itself within 48 hours. Place somewhere with bright indirect light and stable humidity. Wait before repotting. Let the plant adjust to your space first — 1–2 weeks is plenty. Water only when the top inch of substrate is dry.

Care at a glance

Light: bright, indirect. No direct afternoon sun.

Humidity: 60%+ is comfortable for most collector aroids. Variegated sections especially appreciate it.

Substrate: chunky, well-draining — bark, perlite, charcoal. Not standard soil.

Watering: when top inch is dry. Err dry, not wet.

Temperature: 20–28°C. Keep away from cold drafts and radiators.

Our promise

Rare. Curated genetics. No random imports, no flipping fresh TC as mature plants.
Selected. Every specimen passes through our grow space before it gets listed.
Limited. Caps are real. When a specimen closes at this price, it's gone.
WYSIWYG. Real photos. What ships is what you see — no stock shots, no bait-and-switch.

For collectors who'd rather not be surprised.

Sourcing

Plants come from growers and collectors we know by name from Europa and Asia. If an ID is uncertain, we list it as uncertain — or we don't list it at all.

Shipping & handling

Plant orders ships Monday–Tuesday, tracked, with heat packs when temperatures require. Anthurium travel with extra root protection and moisture where appropriate and always in the pots it's shown in. Winter shipping paused when conditions aren't safe.

Live Arrival Guarantee

DOA covered if reported within 12 hours of delivery with unboxing photos. Transit shock, a yellowing old leaf, or temporary sulk after unpacking are normal — not DOA. Full policy on the shipping page.

BEFORE YOU ORDER

Things worth knowing.

Is the photo the actual plant I'll get?

Yes. Unless a listing specifically says otherwise, every photo is the exact specimen shipped. We don't hide behind stock shots or mother-plant references. WYSIWYG is a promise, not a slogan.

Is variegation guaranteed?

Presence is guaranteed. Expression isn't. No two variegated plants grow out identical — even from the same mother. New leaves can come in heavier, lighter, or occasionally revert. That's the nature of the cultivar and part of why collectors want them.

Where do you ship?

Across the EU from Sweden. Every order ships in insulated, temperature-safe packaging with tracking. During extreme cold we hold orders until the forecast opens up — we'll email you if that applies.

How does the Live Arrival Guarantee work?

Photo within 12 hours of delivery if anything arrives compromised. We replace or refund. It's the real kind, not the fine-print kind.

Is free shipping really on every order over €150?

Yes - free standard EU shipping kicks in automatically at checkout once the cart total passes €150. Express and specialty options are still available if you'd rather upgrade.

What's the care like after unboxing?

Bright indirect light, 60%+ humidity, chunky well-draining substrate. Water only when the top inch is dry. Wait 1–2 weeks before repotting — let the plant adjust to your space first. Full care info in the product card and acclimation guide.

Can I combine multiple orders?

Most items, yes. TC pre-orders ship separately because the sealed bags need their own packaging window. Leave an order note or email us if you need something specific.

What if my plant arrives damaged?

Photo within 24 hours. We replace or refund — your call. Live Arrival Guarantee is built into every order.