Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
Cultivated lineage; original material is reported from South America but exact wild origin/species identity is uncertain.
First described by Introduced in cultivation through Silver Krome Gardens / Denis Rotolante lineage. (1980)
Large dark velvet heart- to spade-shaped leaves with pale veins; dark forms are especially sought after.
Slow upright velvet Anthurium that becomes more dramatic with maturity and stable growing conditions.
Named for the dark, spade-like leaf shape.
Iconic collector Anthurium. Because the exact species identity/parentage is uncertain, cultivar is safer than hybrid or species.
Warmth, high humidity, bright filtered light, and excellent drainage are important. Avoid cold wet media and abrupt condition changes.
Use a chunky aroid mix with bark, perlite/pumice, coco chips or coarse fibre, and a moisture-retentive component. Repot gently when roots fill the pot.
Monthly at quarter to half strength during active growth. Flush occasionally if using mineral fertiliser.
- Root rot in dense media; leaf edge burn from low humidity, salts, or inconsistent watering; spider mites, thrips, scale, or mealybug; cold damage in cool indoor conditions.
- One of the classic “black Anthurium” names that helped define modern velvet Anthurium collecting.