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Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Variegata
Ace of Spades Variegata Anthurium
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Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Morphology
About Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
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.
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- 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 — insist on photos of roots, newest leaf (both sides), and full plant before any purchase over £100
- Be aware that unstable chimeral variegation means future leaves may express differently — buy based on the plant's current state, not assumed future patterning
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
8-14 months
Variegation or cultivar traits may not carry through — select cuttings carefully
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.
Care Guide
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Very chunky, well-aerated mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% sphagnum moss, 10% activated charcoal. Anthuriums suffocate in dense soil — roots need airflow.
Water when the substrate is nearly dry throughout. Less is more — overwatering is the primary killer of velvet anthuriums. Always use room-temperature water.
70–85% is essential. Below 60% causes stunted growth and curling leaves. A dedicated humidifier is strongly recommended for UK growers.
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.
Reluctantly — only when completely root-bound (every 2–3 years). These plants dislike disturbance and may sulk after repotting.
Common Problems
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering or root rot
Remove from pot, trim affected roots, repot into fresh dry substrate and reduce watering
Curling or crispy leaf edges
Low humidity or cold draughts
Increase humidity above 70% and move away from cold windows
Thrips
Common on velvet-leaf anthuriums; hard to detect early
Inspect new growth and leaf undersides regularly; treat with neem oil or systemic insecticide at first sign
The Velvet Spade in Splashed Cream
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' remains an enigma in the aroid world. Originally a select cultivar of uncertain lineage (likely involving papillilaminum and dressleri), its dark, almost black velvet leaves are well known among velvet-Anthurium collectors. The variegated form introduces a splash of cream and white. In Steve Nock's early hybridization notes, the intense pigmentation of these leaves was linked to high anthocyanin levels. Under strong light, the contrast between the dark velvet sinus and the pristine white variegation is pronounced — a significant plant for collectors focused on velvet-leaf Anthurium.
