🌿 Anthurium 'Doc Block Red F2' × A. 'Doc Block Purple F2' – Rare Hybrid Anthurium
This highly anticipated hybrid brings together two exceptional Dr. Jeff Block-bred cultivars, combining the deep red emergent foliage of 'Doc Block Red F2' with the intense purple emergence and silver venation of 'Doc Block Purple F2'. The result is an elite hybrid with boldly pigmented emergent leaves, velvety texture, and a structured, sculptural growth habit, making it an extraordinary collector’s specimen.
Parentage & Lineage:
🧬 Anthurium 'Doc Block Red F2'
Deep red emergent foliage, intensifying under high-humidity conditions
Matures into a deep emerald green with high-contrast veining
Displays a compact yet structured growth habit, balancing internodal spacing for a refined presentation
🧬 Anthurium 'Doc Block Purple F2'
Striking purple emergent leaves, transitioning to dark green with crisp silver venation
Strongly structured, semi-epiphytic growth with compact internodal spacing
A selection from Dr. Jeff Block’s specialized hybridization program, designed to stabilize pigmented foliage and architectural structure
Morphological Characteristics:
🍃 Leaf Structure:
Inherits broad, structured foliage, displaying a balance of heart-lanceolate and rounded forms
Gains quilted leaf texture and strong primary venation, enhancing dimensionality
🎨 Coloration & Venation:
Emergent leaves will range from deep red to intense purple, depending on environmental conditions
Matures into a richly pigmented deep emerald, accented with silver or dark venation
Enhanced venation contrast, developing stronger under optimal lighting and humidity levels
📏 Growth Habit:
Semi-epiphytic with an upright, structured form, supporting bold foliage presentation
Benefits from moss pole support, which encourages larger, well-defined foliage development
Cultivation & Care Requirements:
☀️ Light Exposure: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain deep coloration and strong venation contrast
💧 Irrigation: Requires a well-draining, organic-rich substrate; allow the topsoil to slightly dry between waterings
🌡 Environmental Conditions: Thrives in high humidity (70-80%), warm temperatures (65-80°F / 18-27°C), and consistent airflow
🪴 Propagation: Best propagated through stem cuttings, with juvenile plants displaying early red or purple leaf emergence
Defining Features from Parentage:
✅ Deep red emergent leaves from 'Doc Block Red F2'
✅ Purple pigmentation and silver venation from 'Doc Block Purple F2'
✅ Structured, architectural growth habit with high-contrast coloration
Ideal Applications:
A highly collectible hybrid, perfect for botanical conservatories, rare aroid collections, and enthusiasts seeking a high-impact Anthurium hybrid with bold pigmentation and dramatic venation contrast.
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🪴 You will receive a plant from our seedling tray. For individual selections, please check our specific listings.
📦 Shipped in a pot from New Orleans, Louisiana.
