Antolakii RF1 x Dark Star Anthurium — Exact Plants
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$400.00 - Regular price
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$400.00
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Product Details
This listing is for the exact plants pictured from the Antolakii RF1 x Dark Star cross. Antolakii RF1 brings compact form, rich dark emergents, and strong venation, while Dark Star contributes dramatic velvet texture, bold color, and hybrid vigor. Together, they produce seedlings with exceptional depth of foliage color, refined structure, and collector-grade appeal. Each plant offered is a unique individual from this rare hybrid pairing, making them excellent additions for breeders and collectors alike.
Plant Care Tips
Your anthurium has been grown semi-hydroponically in pon or tree fern, so it may need some time to adjust after shipping. Follow these tips to help it thrive:
Unpacking
Open your package right away and check your plant. If it looks stressed, give it a day or two in moderate light and stable humidity before repotting.
Substrate
Do not leave plants in the shipping substrate long term. Transfer to your preferred medium once you are comfortable. Pon, tree fern, or a chunky aroid mix with good aeration all work well.
Light
Velvet-leaf anthuriums prefer low to moderate light. For best results:
- Seedlings: 150–200 foot candles
- Dressleri and kunayalense: 150–200 foot candles
- Carlablackiae and antolakii: 200–300 foot candles
- Papillilaminum: 200–300 foot candles (up to 400 when mature)
Temperature and Humidity
Aim for 70–85°F during the day and cooler nights if possible. High humidity (70 percent or higher) will give the best growth, but plants can adapt to lower humidity if acclimated slowly.
Watering and Feeding
Keep the medium evenly moist, never soggy. In semi-hydro, maintain a steady water reservoir. Fertilize regularly with a balanced nutrient such as MSU Orchid Fertilizer, supplemented with CalMag. Add beneficial microbes like HydroGuard for root health.
Acclimation
If growing outside a tent or greenhouse, slowly adjust your plant to lower humidity and different light levels. Quick changes may cause leaf stress.
How Our Plants Are Grown
All plants are grown semi-hydroponically in pon or tree fern. Seedlings begin in tree fern trays before transitioning to self-watering systems. Semi-hydroponics provides stable moisture and encourages strong roots, which means your plant should adapt well once you transfer it to your own preferred setup.
Shipping Information
I ship live plants only on Mondays and Tuesdays to avoid weekend delays. Depending on when your order is placed, shipping time may be one to seven days.
All plants are carefully insulated year-round with double foil foam core wrap and polyfil. Heat packs are automatically included during cold weather.
Free UPS 2nd Day Air is included on orders over $400. Free UPS Next Day Air is included on orders over $750. USPS is available only in areas not serviced by UPS.
If extreme temperatures are forecast, I may hold your order until conditions are safer. Ground shipping is not recommended for live plants in winter.