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Anthurium (AOS x forgetii 2) x carlablackiae X (NSE)
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Anthurium (AOS x forgetii 2) x carlablackiae X (NSE)

€89.00

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AOS × forgetii 2

This is select individual number 2 of my own hybrid, Ace of Spades × forgetii. It has consistently shown a closed sinus with a purple hue. The second picture shows the emergent leaf.

carlaX

This plant originates from a quite well-known batch that was initially believed to be pure Anthurium carlablackiae, but later proved to be an unintended bench hybrid between NSE carlablackiae and an unknown pollen donor, produced by Enid Offolter (USA, @nsetropicals). The most commonly speculated pollen donors are A. portillae and A. papillilaminum.

The plant exhibits a striking deep red emergent leaf color, delicate spidery venation, and a slightly elongated, triangular leaf shape. It has become a cornerstone in my breeding program, consistently passing on exceptionally dark foliage and richly colored emergents. Offspring also frequently inherit the fine pin-striping and spidery veins.

About this plant

Size: L

About this cross

Surprisingly this came out pretty different from AOS forgetii x carlablackiae. Whatever is in carlaX gave some really nice emergent colors and pretty thin veins across the board, and definitely more peltate leaves than the straight carla version.

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