{"product_id":"anthurium-crystallinum-x-carlablackiae","title":"Anthurium Crystallinum x Carlablackiae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthurium Crystallinum × Carlablackiae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthurium crystallinum\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eAnthurium carlablackiae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cross between two velvet species with complementary strengths. \u003cem\u003eA. crystallinum\u003c\/em\u003e contributes its broadly heart-shaped, deeply velvety leaves and brilliant silver-white crystalline venation. \u003cem\u003eA. carlablackiae\u003c\/em\u003e — the compact Panamanian understory species — brings its near-black mature pigmentation, ridged burgundy petioles, and pink emergent venation. The cross produces dark, velvety cordate leaves with prominent silver venation and a compact, manageable habit, deepening in pigmentation as the plant matures. Individual seedling expression varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright indirect light — the carlablackiae lineage is intolerant of prolonged high light; gentle consistent light supports the deepest dark pigmentation and best venation contrast. Avoid direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, chunky epiphytic mix of orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir with excellent drainage and aeration; never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm but not hot temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid prolonged heat above 82°F. High humidity of 70-80%+ is essential for the velvet surface quality and cleanest leaf emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently but lightly moist — allow only the top inch to approach dryness between waterings. Never waterlog; never allow to dry out fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer supplemented with calcium every 4-6 weeks during active growth; dilute to half strength. Reduce in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PLANTAMANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48085821685925,"sku":"04ANTHcrystal-x-carlablack","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9602\/3205\/files\/PXL_20260802_193145237.jpg?v=1785709184","url":"https:\/\/plantamani.com\/products\/anthurium-crystallinum-x-carlablackiae","provider":"Plantamani Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}