Anthurium nigrolaminum 'Gigi' x papillilaminum
Nigro-Papillilaminum Hybrid
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Verify that the leaf texture is thick and coriaceous as expected of a healthy specimen.
- Check the petiole color; it should be dark burgundy-maroon, typical of the Gigi parentage.
- Examine root structure closely for transit-related rot or decay.
Morphology
About
A horticultural masterwork, this hybrid crosses the legendary Anthurium nigrolaminum 'Gigi' with a premium selection of Anthurium papillilaminum. It is highly coveted for its extremely dark, velvety, coriaceous leaves which feature prominent, contrasting silver-white primary venation. Originating from advanced collections in Southeast Asia, this hybrid exhibits outstanding structural presence, producing elongated heart-sagittate leaves that deepen in color as they mature. It demands humid, warm conditions typical of tropical forest understories and performs best in a loose, aerated, organic medium.
Climate Profile
Collector Popularity Review
Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Anthurium nigrolaminum 'Gigi' x papillilaminum (Nigro-Papillilaminum Hybrid) is ranked as Extremely Rare rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.
Propagation Guide
Growing More Plants
Requires high humidity and precise warm moisture levels. Rooting cuttings is slow.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
Very chunky, well-aerated mix: orchid bark, perlite, sphagnum moss, charcoal.
Water when the top half of the substrate is dry. Sensitive to rot.
Minimum 70% required for healthy leaf expansion.
Balanced low-strength fertilizer monthly during active growth.
Repot only when rootbound, disturb roots minimally.
Common Problems
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering or root rot
Check roots, trim rot, repot in drier chunky mix.
Observations from the Field
15th October 1889. Another cross between Anthurium nigrolaminum 'Gigi' and papillilaminum—the double-L spelling variant that circulates alongside the single-L version in the trade, both referring to the same parentage combination from Thai breeding programmes. I have observed these leaves in the glasshouse; their coriaceous, heavily velvety textures absorb light like charcoal under a tropical canopy. Yet, the price volatility of these novelties in the London market is absurd; local sellers demand extortionate figures for mere cuttings, while the broader import pipelines show signs of imminent saturation. A collector's hybrid for those who have decided that standard velvet anthuriums are insufficiently dark, but one must tread carefully in these speculative waters.
