Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Variegata
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' · Ace of Spades Variegata Anthurium
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£80 to £300
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About Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Variegata
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Variegata is a horticultural hybrid maintained in collector cultivation. This cultivated tropical aroid prefers warm, high-humidity conditions with bright indirect light and an airy, specialised anthurium mix. Its dark, velvety foliage is spade-shaped to elongated-cordate, with a pronounced sinus and an elongated drip tip. The variegation appears as cream, mint, or yellow marbling and sectoral patterning against the near-black leaf base. Growth habit is compact to climbing, supported by slender petioles and aerial roots.
Native range
Horticultural anthurium hybrid in collector cultivation.
Classification
- Genus
- Anthurium
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Compact to climbing
- Form of
- Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Spade-shaped to elongated-cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.
- Leaf length
- 20-40 cm
- Leaf width
- 15-30 cm
- Petiole colour
- Dark reddish-brown
- Venation
- Subtle pale venation
- Texture
- Velvety
- Variegation
- Cream, mintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern., or yellow marbling and sectoral patterning
- Growth habit
- Compact to climbing
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Before you buy
- Inspect the newest leaf; variegation that is only present on older leaves and absent from new growth suggests the plant is reverting
- Thrips are the primary pest concern: check undersides of all leaves, especially unfurling new growth, for fine silvery streaks or dark specks
- Variegated anthuriums are high-value, so insist on photos of roots, newest leaf (both sides), and full plant before any large purchase
- Be aware that unstable chimeral variegation means future leaves may express differently. Buy based on the plant's current state, not assumed future patterning
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Variegata care
- Substrate
- Very chunky, well-aerated mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% sphagnum moss, 10% activated charcoal. Anthuriums suffocate in dense soil; roots need airflow.
- Watering
- Water when the substrate is nearly dry throughout. Less is more. Overwatering is the primary killer of velvet anthuriums. Always use room-temperature water.
- Humidity
- 70–85% is essential. Below 60% causes stunted growth and curling leaves. A dedicated humidifier is strongly recommended for UK growers.
- Feeding
- Low-nitrogen fertiliser (e.g. 5-10-10 or orchid fertiliser) at quarter strength every 3–4 weeks. High nitrogen produces lush but weak growth susceptible to pests.
- Repotting
- Reluctantly, only when completely root-bound (every 2–3 years). These plants dislike disturbance and may sulk after repotting.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or root rot
Fix: Remove from pot, trim affected roots, repot into fresh dry substrate and reduce watering
Curling or crispy leaf edges
Cause: Low humidity or cold draughts
Fix: Increase humidity above 70% and move away from cold windows
Thrips
Cause: Common on velvet-leaf anthuriums; hard to detect early
Fix: Inspect new growth and leaf undersides regularly; treat with neem oil or systemic insecticide at first sign
Gear for this plant
- Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 100gLong-fibre sphagnum for air-layering, top-dressing, and epiphyte substrate mixes.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
How to propagate Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Variegata
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Offset (keiki). Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Challenging. Needs stable humidity, consistent moisture, and bright indirect light to thrive. Best suited to experienced aroid growers.
- Time to establish
- 8-14 months
- True from cuttings
- No. Variegation or cultivar traits may not carry through, so choose cuttings with care.
- Notes
- Variegation in this form is unstable; cuttings may revert to the standard green form. Select cuttings from the most highly variegated growth, but results are not guaranteed.