Anthurium Ree Gardens hoffmannii Hybrid × AOS Dark Form

Anthurium Ree Gardens hoffmannii Hybrid × AOS Dark Form is a dark foliage Anthurium cross combining the distinctive influence of a Ree Gardens hoffmannii hybrid with the deeper coloration associated with AOS Dark Form genetics.

This cross has excellent potential for elongated velvet foliage, dark mature coloration, colored petioles, and subtle contrasting venation. Young leaves may emerge in shades of bronze, olive, reddish brown, or muted burgundy before gradually darkening as they harden.

Because this is a seed grown hybrid, each plant can develop its own combination of characteristics from the parents. Leaf shape, darkness, sinus depth, venation, petiole coloration, and emergent color may all become more pronounced or change as the plant matures.

What You’ll Receive

One live Anthurium Ree Gardens hoffmannii Hybrid × AOS Dark Form 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 olive emergent growth

Reddish petioles and stems possible

Subtle contrasting venation

Strong dark foliage genetics

Leaf shape becomes increasingly defined with maturity

Each seed grown plant develops its own individual characteristics

Light

Provide medium to bright indirect light.

Bright filtered light encourages healthy growth, compact structure, 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 watering.

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

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is preferred.

Humidity around 60 percent or higher can help encourage smoother leaf emergence and cleaner foliage development.

Higher humidity can be especially beneficial while new leaves are expanding, but good airflow should always accompany humid conditions.

Growing Media

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

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.

Stable 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 support healthy root development and progressively larger foliage.

Periodically flushing the growing media can help prevent fertilizer salts from accumulating around the roots.

Growth Habit

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

Juvenile foliage may initially appear broader or simpler in shape. Later leaves can develop longer proportions, a more defined sinus, deeper coloration, and stronger characteristics inherited from the parent plants.

Emergent Color

Fresh foliage may emerge dramatically different from the mature leaf.

New leaves can appear bronze, olive, copper, reddish green, or burgundy before gradually transitioning toward darker green as they harden.

Colored petioles and reddish tones around the sinus or growing point may provide additional contrast.

Allow each new leaf to completely harden before judging its final color and appearance.

About the Cross

The Ree Gardens hoffmannii hybrid parent contributes its own established hybrid genetics and the potential for elongated, substantial foliage.

The AOS Dark Form side brings additional potential for deeper mature coloration, velvet texture, and richly colored new growth.

Since both sides of this cross carry selected Anthurium genetics, individual seedlings can develop very differently from one another. Some may favor elongated foliage while others may emphasize darker coloration, stronger venation, or more dramatic emergent tones.

Anthurium Ree Gardens hoffmannii Hybrid × AOS Dark Form combines dark foliage potential, elegant proportions, and the unpredictability of seed grown genetics into a plant that should become increasingly distinctive 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