Anthurium (var. D&H × RVC) × (var. AOS Dark × pap.)

Anthurium (var. D&H × RVC) × (var. AOS Dark × pap.) is a complex velvet Anthurium hybrid combining selected dark foliage genetics with Red Velvet Cake and papillilaminum influence.

This cross has strong potential for elongated velvet leaves, deep mature coloration, colorful emergent growth, and subtle contrasting venation. New foliage can emerge in shades of bronze, copper, olive, reddish brown, or burgundy before gradually darkening as the leaf hardens.

As the plant matures, successive leaves may become longer, darker, and more defined, with the final appearance depending on which characteristics are most strongly expressed from the parent plants.

Because this is a seed grown hybrid, each plant can develop its own combination of leaf shape, sinus depth, venation, texture, emergent color, and mature darkness.

What You’ll Receive

One live Anthurium (var. D&H × RVC) × (var. AOS Dark × pap.) 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

Bronze to reddish emergent leaves

Elongated heart shaped foliage

Red Velvet Cake influence

AOS Dark and papillilaminum genetics

Subtle contrasting venation

Potential for increasingly dark mature foliage

Each seed grown plant develops its own individual characteristics

Light

Provide medium to bright indirect light.

Bright filtered light encourages healthy growth, strong coloration, and progressively larger foliage. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, particularly during the hottest portion of the day, as velvet Anthurium leaves 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 repeated periods of complete dryness, 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 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 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 plant establishes.

Juvenile foliage may initially appear broader or lighter in color, while later leaves can become increasingly elongated, darker, and more representative of the mature genetics.

Emergent Color

Fresh foliage is one of the standout characteristics expected from this cross.

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

Pink or reddish tones may also appear through the midrib, veins, sinus, petioles, or leaf margins while the foliage is still developing.

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

About the Cross

The var. D&H × RVC side brings Red Velvet Cake influence along with selected foliage characteristics that can contribute strong shape, texture, and colorful emergent growth.

The var. AOS Dark × pap. side adds darker velvet genetics and papillilaminum influence, with the potential for deeper mature coloration, elongated foliage, and a rich velvety surface.

Because several selected Anthurium lines are represented in this cross, seedlings may develop considerably different mature appearances. Some plants may emphasize darkness while others may show stronger venation, longer foliage, colorful emergents, or a combination of these traits.

Anthurium (var. D&H × RVC) × (var. AOS Dark × pap.) combines dark velvet genetics, bronzed emergent growth, and complex parentage into a plant with plenty of potential as it matures.

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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