Anthurium Dark & Handsome S1 × carlablackiae

Anthurium Dark & Handsome S1 × carlablackiae is a velvet foliage hybrid combining the dark characteristics of Dark & Handsome genetics with the elongated form and elegant structure associated with Anthurium carlablackiae.

This cross has strong potential for deep mature coloration, long narrow foliage, contrasting venation, and beautifully colored emergent leaves. Fresh growth may emerge bronze, copper, reddish brown, olive, or burgundy before gradually darkening as the leaf expands and hardens.

As the plant matures, successive leaves may become increasingly elongated and defined, with the final appearance depending on how strongly each side of the cross is expressed.

What You’ll Receive

One live Anthurium Dark & Handsome S1 × carlablackiae plant.

Your plant will be carefully packed to help protect the foliage, root system, and active growing point during transit.

Plant Highlights

Dark velvet foliage potential

Elongated heart shaped leaves

Bronze to reddish emergent growth

Contrasting venation

Dark & Handsome genetics

Anthurium carlablackiae influence

Potential for increasingly long mature foliage

Each seed grown plant can develop its own unique combination of traits

Light

Provide medium to bright indirect light.

Bright filtered light encourages healthy growth, stronger coloration, and progressively larger foliage. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, particularly during the hottest part of the day, as velvet Anthurium foliage can scorch.

Water

Water thoroughly once the upper portion of the growing media begins to dry.

Keep the root zone consistently lightly moist without allowing it to remain constantly saturated. Allow excess water to drain freely after each watering.

Avoid repeatedly allowing the plant to become completely dry, especially while new foliage is developing.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is preferred.

Humidity around 60 percent or higher can help encourage smooth leaf emergence and healthy foliage development.

Higher humidity is particularly beneficial while new leaves are expanding, but good airflow should accompany elevated humidity.

Growing Media

Use a chunky, airy, well draining Anthurium mix that retains some moisture while maintaining plenty of oxygen around the roots.

A combination of tree fern fiber, orchid bark, coco chips, pumice, perlite, and coco coir works well.

Avoid dense growing media that remains saturated for extended periods.

Temperature

Warm temperatures are ideal, generally around 65 to 85°F.

Protect from frost, cold drafts, and prolonged exposure to temperatures below approximately 55°F.

Consistent warmth generally encourages stronger root development and more regular leaf production.

Airflow

Provide gentle airflow, particularly when growing in elevated humidity.

Good circulation helps prevent stagnant moisture around the foliage and root zone while still allowing the plant to benefit from humid conditions.

Fertilizer

Feed lightly and consistently during active growth using a diluted balanced fertilizer.

Regular light feeding can help support healthy roots and progressively larger foliage.

Periodically flushing the growing media can help reduce fertilizer salt buildup around the root system.

Growth Habit

This hybrid develops from a central growth point with successive leaves becoming progressively larger as the plant establishes.

Juvenile foliage may initially appear shorter or broader, while later leaves can develop longer proportions, a deeper sinus, and a more defined silhouette.

The carlablackiae influence may become increasingly noticeable as the plant matures.

Emergent Color

Fresh foliage can be one of the standout characteristics of this cross.

New leaves may emerge in shades of bronze, copper, olive brown, reddish brown, or burgundy before gradually transitioning toward deeper green as they harden.

The veins and leaf margins may also show pink or reddish tones while the foliage is young.

Allow each new leaf to fully harden before judging its final coloration.

About the Cross

The Dark & Handsome S1 parent is a first generation selfed offspring of Dark & Handsome, carrying selected dark foliage genetics while still allowing natural variation in its expression.

The carlablackiae side contributes the potential for elongated proportions, elegant velvet foliage, refined venation, and increasingly dramatic mature leaf shape.

Because this is a seed grown hybrid, individual plants may differ in leaf length, width, sinus depth, darkness, venation, and emergent coloration.

Anthurium Dark & Handsome S1 × carlablackiae combines dark velvet genetics, colorful emergent growth, and elongated foliage potential into a hybrid that can become increasingly dramatic with maturity.

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⚠️ Important Shipping Notes
We take great care to ensure your plant arrives safely:
• We ship every Monday and Tuesday to minimize weekend delays.
• We check destination weather on Sunday night and will add free insulation and heat packs when needed for safe delivery.
• If a plant arrives damaged, buyers must provide an unboxing video within one hour of delivery.
(We cannot be responsible for plants left outside, delayed opening, or packages exposed to heat/cold.)

🌟 Perfect For:
• Rare plant collectors
• Fans of unusual foliage
• Terrarium or greenhouse keepers
• Anyone building a unique indoor jungle