The Specimen
This Anthurium came to me as King of Spades, and while it looks a little different from some examples I’ve seen in circulation, I’m keeping it listed under the name it was originally sold to me as.
What drew me to this particular plant was the shape and texture.
Its elongated foliage and pronounced bullate surface give it a sculptural quality that really stands out, even among the other Anthuriums in my collection.
It’s one of those specimens that catches your attention without needing to be the biggest plant in the room.
The Foliage
Deep green, velvet-like leaves develop an elongated, softly heart-shaped silhouette with pronounced surface texture.
The raised and recessed areas create a quilted appearance, while contrasting venation gives each leaf an additional sense of depth.
Newer growth emerges lighter before developing deeper tones as it matures.
Its most distinctive feature is the combination of leaf shape and bullation—a characterful expression that makes this individual specimen particularly interesting.
Bullation describes the leaf’s raised texture; it is not a claim of variegation. Future foliage may develop differently as the plant matures.
Your Specimen
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The plant photographed is the exact specimen you’ll receive, offered in its current nursery container.
This is an individually selected King of Spades, offered for its distinctive foliage and unusual form.
The current photographs document its actual size, appearance, and natural cosmetic characteristics.
Growing Notes
Light: Bright, indirect light. Protect the foliage from harsh direct sunlight.
Water: Water thoroughly when the upper portion of the growing medium begins to dry. Avoid prolonged saturation.
Growing medium: A well-aerated Anthurium mix that offers both moisture retention and dependable drainage.
Humidity: Moderate to elevated humidity with good air circulation.
Temperature: Warm, stable conditions. Protect from cold drafts and sudden environmental changes.
Foliage development: Provide consistent growing conditions, adequate nutrition, and sufficient room for root development. Leaf shape, texture, and coloration may continue changing as the plant matures.
Provenance
I acquired this specimen under the name Anthurium ‘King of Spades’.
Although its foliage presents somewhat differently than some other examples of King of Spades, I’m retaining the original identification while documenting its individual characteristics.
What made me want to include it in the Gallery was the unusual leaf shape and beautifully bullate foliage.
The King of Spades name is the identification supplied when I acquired it, rather than independently authenticated clone identity. Original breeder, supplier, acquisition date, genetic parentage and further propagation history have not been independently documented.