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Emm's Plant House

DocBlock Anthurium Dark & Handsome® '9' X Black Widow® '13' 15cm H50cm

DocBlock Anthurium Dark & Handsome® '9' X Black Widow® '13' 15cm H50cm

£450.00 GBP
£450.00 GBP
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A premium hybrid selected for dark, velvety foliage and strong architecture; thrives in warm, humid, bright-indoors conditions.

  • Full Botanical Name: Anthurium hybrid (Dark & Handsome® ‘9’ × Black Widow® ‘13’)
  • Common Names: DocBlock Anthurium hybrid
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Horticultural hybrid (tropical American lineage)
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epiphytic/terrestrial habits in humid, filtered light with airy, organic media

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright, indirect
  • Ideal Room: Humid greenhouse/cabinet
  • Feeding: Weakly-weekly during growth
  • Humidity: 65–85%
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–27°C (65–81°F)
  • Watering: Evenly moist; excellent drainage
  • Pet/Child Safe: Toxic to cats & dogs—insoluble calcium oxalates cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting; rare airway swelling. Humans: irritant sap if chewed/handled roughly. Reptiles/Amphibians: keep away. Sources: ASPCA (Anthurium/Flamingo Flower), Pet Poison Helpline.
  • Soil Type: Coarse aroid mix (bark/perlite/LECA blend)
  • Propagation: Division or node cuttings
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 50–100 cm; 50–80 cm
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Thrips—sticky traps, biologicals, targeted sprays
  • Repotting: Annually or when medium settles
  • Pruning: Remove spent inflorescences/old leaves
  • Air Purification: Light benefit
  • Folklore: Dark leaves signify luxury
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