Anthurium forgetii × nigrolaminum — Anthurium
“I don’t have space,” you said — before it took the best shelf 🖤
Family: Araceae • Pot diameter: 12 cm • Height: ~25 cm
Dark, velvety foliage with bold silvery veins and a clean, symmetrical silhouette. The broad, almost circular leaf blades give a high-design feel and strong presence even in a small footprint. Perfect for shelves, desks and bright corners, adding depth, colour contrast and that “elegant darkness” that draws the eye. A choice for collectors and anyone wanting an instant interior upgrade with minimal space.
Araceae Evergreen Bright indirect light High humidity Compact collector
Light
🔆 Bright, indirect
Avoid direct sun/scorch.
Water
💧 Moderate
Water when the top 1–2 cm dries.
Temperature
🌡️ 18–27°C
Keep away from cold drafts.
Humidity
💦 60–80%
Humidifier or pebble tray helps.
What makes it special
- 🖤 Velvety, dark leaves with silver venation
- 🪴 Compact habit for interiors
- 🎯 A statement piece in minimal décor
Ideal uses
- 🏡 Living room/office with bright indirect light
- 🧩 Pairings with other aroids (Philodendron, Monstera)
- 📸 Focal points for effortless luxury
Where to place it
Next to a bright window with a sheer curtain. Keep away from radiators/AC. In low-humidity rooms, add a humidifier or a “pebble island” tray with water.
What to pair it with
- Philodendron (velvet forms: micans, gloriosum)
- Monstera (adansonii, peru) for leaf contrast
- Calathea/Goeppertia to build a humid microclimate
Goal: high humidity, steady light, a breathable aroid mix.
Variety origin click to read
Hybrid identity: A cross between Anthurium forgetii (rounded, almost “sinusless” leaves) and A. nigrolaminum (dark “black” lamina).
Breeding goal: Velvety texture, deep colour and strong venation in a compact habit for interiors.
Propagation: Emerged from modern collectible aroid breeding; established in the market as a premium indoor statement plant.
Diagnostic traits: Broad blades with a silver “pattern”; performs well indoors with high humidity and stable temperatures.
1) Substrate: Aroid mix: pine bark + perlite + pumice + a little peat/sphagnum (airiness/drainage).
2) Watering: Small, regular drinks — let the surface dry slightly between.
3) Position/Climate: Bright indirect light, 18–27°C, 60–80% humidity.
💡 Tip: Steady air humidity >60% = sturdier, fuller leaves with a clean velvet finish.
🤔 Did you know? Velvet Anthuriums “read” best when photosynthesis is high but the sun doesn’t hit the leaf directly.
Why you’ll love it info
- 🖤 Velvety, dark foliage with a silver “pattern”
- 🪴 Premium look in a compact size
- 🌿 Ideal for modern, bright interiors
🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — hybrid background & velvet foliage geek
- 🧬 Hybrid of forgetii × nigrolaminum (rounded blades × dark lamina)
- 🧪 Velvet feel from dense epidermal trichomes
- 🌡️ Stable microclimate = fewer leaf “marks”
- 🌱 Aroid mix = airflow + moisture without excess
Does it need misting? humidity
A humidifier/pebble tray is better. Frequent misting can leave marks on the leaves.
Can it live in low light? light
It will survive, but leaves shrink/fade. Prefer bright indirect light.
How do I clean the leaves? leaves
With a dry or lightly damp cloth, no leaf-shine — protect the velvet texture.
Does semi-hydro work? hydroculture
Yes, in semi-hydro (LECA) with steady moisture and low-conductivity feeding.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size or colouration depend on season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
