{"product_id":"anthurium-dressleri-long-x-carlablackiae","title":"Anthurium Dressleri Long X Carlablackiae","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthurium 'Dressleri Long × Carlablackiae' is the hybrid that combines two of the most sought-after velvet Anthuriums in the collector world—the dressleri's extraordinary elongated, pendant leaf form and the carlablackiae's near-black velvety surface with luminous venation—and produces offspring so visually compelling and so genetically significant that finding one in cultivation feels less like a purchase and more like an event. The result is large, dramatically elongated, near-black velvety leaves with venation so luminously mapped against that dark surface it looks illuminated from within, a combination so extraordinary it makes experienced collectors stop mid-sentence and reassess their entire wish list. Named, rare, and entirely serious about the care it requires and deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright indirect, consistently. Near-black velvety surface plus elongated leaf form means every care variable matters; good consistent light keeps the venation most luminous and the dark surface most extraordinary rather than dull and flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Top inch dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. Chunky well-draining aroid mix essential—velvety Anthuriums punish overwatering quietly and without warning; never let roots sit in moisture on a named hybrid this rare and this valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 70–85% required. Humidifier non-negotiable; near-black velvety surface demands consistent high humidity to maintain the extraordinary surface quality and luminous venation that defines both parent species and this hybrid. Never mist directly onto the velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 65–85°F. Never below 62°F. Stable warmth keeps those extraordinary elongated dark leaves unfurling consistently; cold drafts damage the velvet surface and dull the near-black coloring simultaneously—the worst possible outcome on something this rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half-strength balanced liquid every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in early fall. Nothing in winter; consistent and gentle feeding supports the large elongated leaf production that honors both parent species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toxic to pets and humans. Calcium oxalate crystals cause serious oral irritation if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e — Absolutely not. Named rare hybrid, near-black velvet, extreme humidity requirements, and the collector significance to match—this is strictly for the most experienced collectors who understand exactly what they have and are genuinely thrilled about every care requirement it brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e For more details, please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e to support your plants for a healthy journey in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62277131501955,"sku":"4820741","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7578\/8931\/files\/original_967fc440-7404-451c-b8f8-7e2da64ebaae.jpg?v=1785563991","url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/products\/anthurium-dressleri-long-x-carlablackiae","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}