Anthurium Papillilaminum × Michelle | Cream Variegated

Anthurium Papillilaminum × 'Michelle', cream variegated. A dark velvet cross carrying super fine variegation that leans cream, on a sub mature plant with four leaves down.

The cross

Papillilaminum (Panama) is the velvet benchmark: deep, pillowy blades with pale veining and warm emergent leaves. 'Michelle' is a sought after velvet hybrid, and bringing it onto papillilaminum keeps the dark velvet character while adding form and vigour.

What sets this plant apart is the variegation. It is fine and well spread, and it reads cream rather than stark white, a softer, warmer tone that sits beautifully over the dark velvet. Variegation is guaranteed on this plant. The exact pattern, colour and balance shift leaf to leaf as it grows, so every new leaf is its own.

This specimen

• Stage: sub mature
• Leaves: 4
• Pot: 10cm
• Variegation: Super fine, leaning cream. Visible and guaranteed, pattern varies leaf to leaf
• Included: Inner pot
• Notes: Acclimated and ready to ship. Variegated velvet leans on its green, so this one is for experienced growers.

One specimen. Photographed as received. No restock.

Care, briefly

• Light: Bright indirect, and generous. The green carries the variegation and light holds the cream tone. Direct sun scorches the pale sectors.
• Water: Lightly and evenly moist, never wet, letting the surface just dry between waterings. Keep water off the velvet.
• Warmth: 20 to 25°C and stable. With velvet Anthuriums, steady warmth matters more than chasing humidity. No cold draughts, nothing below 15°C.
• Humidity: 65%+ suits a variegated velvet, but consistent warmth and airflow matter more.
• Mix: Airy, chunky epiphytic mix (bark, perlite and charcoal), fast draining.
• Pace: A slow, deliberate grower, slower still with variegation. Sub mature and settling in nicely, so it is past the most delicate stage. Give it time.

Thank you for collecting with us.