Anthurium Forgetii x Nigrolaminum
Couldn't load pickup availability
The Anthurium Forgetii x Nigrolaminum is a hybrid prized for its striking, velvety, dark foliage with no sinus (the gap at the top of the leaf common in other Anthuriums). It blends the compact, round-leaf beauty of Forgetii with the dramatic dark glossiness of Nigrolaminum. Here's how to care for it:
πΏ Care Guide for Anthurium Forgetii x Nigrolaminum
β Light
-
Bright, indirect light is best.
-
Avoid direct sun, which can burn the velvety leaves.
-
Can tolerate lower light but will grow slower.
β Watering
-
Keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy.
-
Allow the top 2β3 cm (1 inch) of soil to dry out before watering again.
-
Overwatering leads to root rot; underwatering causes leaf crisping.
β Humidity
-
Loves high humidity: 60β80% ideal.
-
Benefits from a humidifier or regular misting.
-
Browning edges usually mean air is too dry.
β Temperature
-
Prefers 18β26Β°C (65β80Β°F).
β Soil
-
Use a very airy, chunky mix:
-
Orchid bark
-
Perlite
-
Sphagnum moss
-
Charcoal
-
A bit of coco coir or potting soil for moisture retention
-
-
This mimics its epiphytic nature in the wild.
β Fertilizer
-
Use a balanced, gentle fertilizer (20-20-20) monthly during the growing season (spring-summer).
-
You can also use a fertilizer for aroids or orchids.
-
Reduce feeding in colder months.Β
β Repotting
-
Every 1β2 years or when roots start growing out of the pot.
-
Use a pot with excellent drainage.